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What percentage of people in the Yougov survey thought that selling soft drugs should be illegal?

82%

45%

60%

71% (correct)

What percentage of people in the Yougov survey believed that selling hard drugs should be illegal?

75%

89% (correct)

80%

92%

What was the top choice for punishment for personal use possession in the Yougov survey?

Prison sentence

Community service

Education or treatment (correct)

Fine

What percentage of people believe that drug laws in the UK are too lenient?

40% Signup and view all the answers

What do clear majorities of people in the UK support in terms of drug policy?

Overdose prevention centres, drug safety checking services, and the availability of anti-overdose drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of drug reform in the UK?

Recreational use of marijuana is illegal, and hard drugs like cocaine and heroin are also illegal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the public opinion on marijuana legalization in the UK?

53% support legalization, 31% oppose, and 15% are unsure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for hesitance from policymakers and the media regarding drug reform?

Policymakers and the media believe the public opposes any attempt at liberalization. Signup and view all the answers

What is the public opinion on the legalization of hard drugs in the UK?

Public opposition is far higher and more stable compared to marijuana legalization. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the question wording and presentation have on the public opinion about marijuana legalization?

53% supported legalization when the 'neither' option was removed and the 'tend to support/oppose' option was added. Signup and view all the answers