Jay Jackson

In 2016, then Justice Secretary and co-convener of the Vote Leave campaign, Michael Gove, infamously declared that “people in this country have had enough of experts…from organisations with acronyms saying …

The government recently announced a long-expected ban on Nitrous Oxide possession, as they attempt to shore up their base ahead of May’s local elections and deliver some cheap and quick …

Whilst there are *a lot* of things that were not desirable about politics in previous decades, the ability and willingness of politicians – particularly leading figures – to shape, guide …

Over the past couple of years, it has become increasingly clear that the key players in the Labour Party in Westminster are unwilling to back progressive drug reforms.  Labour leader …

‘We’re criminalising far too many young people. It’s also meaning that it becomes a gateway to other crime. ‘If instead we can regulate the cannabis market, we can raise taxation …

Here are some of our favourite pieces of the year from Volteface in 2022 – just click on the title to read the original articles: LIZ TRUSS’ SUCCESSOR AS PM …

Reports of traces of cocaine having been found in Chevening and Downing Street during Liz Truss’ brief tenure – allegations she refutes – last week reignited discussions about politicians and …

Key aspects of the German government’s plans to create a legalised recreational cannabis market, following in the footsteps of countries such as Canada, Malta and Mexico have been leaked. These …

US President Joe Biden has officially announced that all prior federal offences of cannabis possession are to be pardoned, urging state governors and legislators to do the same.  In a …

The deaths of 16-year-old David Celino and 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in the same week in August have scarred the conscience of the nation. Their deaths, in separate circumstances and different …