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Nick Clegg calls for cannabis law 'reform'
The former Deputy PM Nick Clegg has called for "reform" of cannabis laws in the UK.
Speaking to 5 live's Adrian Chiles he said the 'war on drugs [was] not working' and people with drug problems needed help and support instead of a criminal record.
鈥淒rugs are really bad, they damage people. I think if we keep doing the same thing, the only people that benefit are criminals鈥.
This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on Tuesday 15 November 2016.
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