‘What discretion do you need?’ Factors influencing police decision-making in possession of cannabis offences

Research suggests that those most likely to be policed for cannabis possession are young, ethnically minoritised, urban males belonging to ‘suspect’ groups. This study examined police decision-making in cannabis possession cases in a Northern England force. Findings demonstrate that, outside of a fe...

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Authors: Grace, Sharon (Author) ; Lloyd, Charlie (Author) ; Page, Geoff 1940- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Criminology & criminal justice
Year: 2025, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 569-590
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Policing
drug offences
Discretion
Cannabis