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Radio 4,07 Sep 2026,17 mins

What Should The Minimum Age For Drugs Be? (Your Radical Questions with Neil Woods)

Radical

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Neil Woods is a former undercover police officer who used to infiltrate drug gangs, but he now believes drugs should be legalised and the market regulated by government. He's a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), which campaigns for drug policy reform around the world. In the main episode Neil explained why he thinks prohibition of illicit drugs has failed and outlined his plan for the government to source and supply drugs like cannabis, cocaine and heroin through pharmacies or via sales in regulated shops. In this special Q&A, Neil answers your questions on minimum ages for these drugs, the experiences of other countries, and the thorny moral question. - WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 - Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical are released every Thursday and Monday. Series Producer: Simon Tulett Producer: Nathan Gower Technical Producer: Mike Regaard Senior News Editor: Sam Bonham

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