Drug Reform in the UK intermediate
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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?

<p>40% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Overdose prevention centres, drug safety checking services, and the availability of anti-overdose drugs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Recreational use of marijuana is illegal, and hard drugs like cocaine and heroin are also illegal. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>53% support legalization, 31% oppose, and 15% are unsure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Policymakers and the media believe the public opposes any attempt at liberalization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Public opposition is far higher and more stable compared to marijuana legalization. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>53% supported legalization when the 'neither' option was removed and the 'tend to support/oppose' option was added. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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