The UK government's chief science adviser, Professor John Beddington, has told BBC News that he supports the former chief drugs adviser's scientific view on cannabis. (from the BBC)
Professor David Nutt was chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
He was fired after using a lecture to say cannabis was less harmful than alcohol and tobacco.
Asked whether he agreed with Professor Nutt's view that cannabis was less harmful than cigarettes and alcohol, Professor Beddington replied: "I think the scientific evidence is absolutely clear cut. I would agree with it."
Professor Beddington is the man ultimately responsible for scientific advice in government
Professor David Nutt was chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
He was fired after using a lecture to say cannabis was less harmful than alcohol and tobacco.
Asked whether he agreed with Professor Nutt's view that cannabis was less harmful than cigarettes and alcohol, Professor Beddington replied: "I think the scientific evidence is absolutely clear cut. I would agree with it."
Professor Beddington is the man ultimately responsible for scientific advice in government
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