14 May 2012

Peter Reynolds, Radio London, Eddie Nestor’s Rumshop, 11th May 2012

LISTEN HEREEddie Nestor's Rumshop is a late night chat show based on the idea that in the Caribbean people would get together in the rumshop to discuss the issues of the day. Eddie invited me on to discuss cannabis together with Marjorie Wallace of the mental health charity SANE. Neither Eddie nor Marjorie were keen on hearing any facts or evidence. Eddie even went so far as to say that he preferred to hear people's experiences rather...

09:59 / Clear Media / Politics / Peter Reynolds
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07 Apr 2012

The Sun Monkeys With The Truth

Last week I was greatly honoured to meet with Lord Hunt, the chairman of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC). He had asked me to consult with him on the creation of a new body to be responsible for the regulation of the press. Our discussion was wide ranging but at its core was clause one of the Editors' Code:"The press must take care not to publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information, including pictures"This headline in the Sun...

10:20 / Clear Media / Complaints & Representations / Peter Reynolds
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19 Dec 2011

Reefer Madness

Produced by Theresa M. May Assistant Producer: Lord Oliver Henley Directed by James "Jimmy" P. Brokenshire Script by Melanie "Moaner" Phillips and the Rev. Peter Hitchens Make Up: Alan Johnson Key Grip: Jacqui Smith Best Boy: David Cameron Based on the novel "Cocaine Is Safer" by Charlie A. Rupert Walker WATCH HERE...

11:05 / Clear Media / Politics / Peter Reynolds
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08 Nov 2011

Radio 5 live 8th November 2011

Peter Reynolds interviewed along with Mark Davis of RETHINK mental health on 8th November 2011 regarding young people's attitude to cannabis Peter reynolds 5live-8-11-11 by NR23Derek A reasonable interview, where the concerns expressed by RETHINK were given a fair hearing, along with Peter's views. However, later (just before 9.00am) the same programme broadcast this contribution from Terry Hammond. Terry is the father of a young man who developed sever mental illness, who was also a cannabis user. Terry...

18:37 / Clear Media / Peter Reynolds
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28 Jul 2011

Amanda Platell of the Daily Mail Abuses Amy’s Memory – Not Upheld

Updated 24th November 2011This is another Press Complaints Commission complaint about coverage of cannabis but one that highlights disgusting practices at the Daily Mail, every bit as vile and shameful as the News of the World. The conniving, deceitful Platell wrote in a column full of lies and abuse last Tuesday:"...

17:06 / Clear Media / Complaints & Representations / Medicine / Peter Reynolds
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12 May 2011

The Power of Hope

If there's one thing that unites people together, it's the camaraderie of despair. In the darkest of times, light can be found in the oddest places. Humour, salvation; compassion and goodwill ultimately win wars. Hard-line tactics only create divides. When dealing with cannabis prohibition and related issues, it's easy to feel isolated. A true ripple of pain that the world has gone mad, or simply, the world doesn't care. The feeling that you...

21:56 / Clear Media / Law / Medicine / Politics / Peter Reynolds
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05 May 2011

Where Are The Public Figures With Courage?

When discussing any part of modern life, it is hard to resist looking over the shoulder in curiosity. Parallels and divides are all encompassing - especially when it comes to the political realm and the inevitable morals that tails politics as a contestable subject. When discussing cannabis as a generic issue, it only paints half a picture; elucidation is needed to colour the scene in full. Ignorance and flippancy have shaded the dialogue until recently,...

21:41 / Clear Media / Economy & Business / Law / Politics / Peter Reynolds
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