Who Decides Which Drugs are Legal? Drug Classification Explained - TLDR News

The video explores the UK drug classification system, established by the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, which categorizes drugs into Classes A, B, and C based on penalties. It discusses the role of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs and highlights the research of David Nutt, who found discrepancies between drug harm and classification. Nutt's controversial findings, including comparisons of drug risks to activities like horse riding, sparked public debate and led to his dismissal. The video questions whether drug policy should be determined by experts or politicians.

What were the findings of the paper written by David Nutt and his colleagues regarding drug harm?

What is the relationship between drug classification and the actual harm caused by different substances according to the academics?

How did David Nutt's views on cannabis classification lead to his dismissal from the Advisory Committee?