Nutt was demonstrably within his Remit

The Advisory Council makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and scheduling under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its regulations. It considers any substance which is being or appears to be misused and of which is having or appears to be capable of having harmful effects sufficient to cause a social problem.

It also carries out in-depth inquiries into aspects of drug use that are causing particular concern in the UK, with the aim of producing considered reports that will be helpful to policy makers and practitioners.


Seems to me that this was what David Nutt was doing. Making recommendations.

There's a demonstration of support for David on

	Saturday, 07 November 2009
Time:	12:00 - 15:00
Location:	Opposite Downing Street, London

"Whaddawe want?
Rational Drug Laws!
Whenndawewannem?"
As soon as they can be passed through the various Parliamentary processes!