If I had the power to change one law, I would reform our drug laws—specifically to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use and shift the focus from punishment to treatment and education.

My reason is not that drug use is harmless, but that our current approach often increases suffering rather than reducing it. Criminal records can follow someone for life, limiting employment, housing, and relationships. Instead of helping people overcome addiction or harmful habits, we frequently isolate and stigmatise them. A more compassionate, health-led approach would recognise that many who struggle with substance use are already experiencing deep pain.

I believe laws should aim to reduce harm, encourage personal responsibility, and cultivate wellbeing. Supporting accessible rehabilitation, mental health services, and community support would be far more constructive than relying primarily on punishment. When people are treated with dignity rather than condemnation, they are more likely to change in meaningful and lasting ways.

Ultimately, I would want our legal system to reflect care as much as accountability—to reduce suffering where it can and to encourage wiser choices, not simply impose consequences.