GROUP'S SUPPORT FOR TRIO AT COURT

Protesters calling for the legalisation of cannabis staged a demonstration
outside a court.

About a dozen campaigners cheered and waved placards in support of three
men who appeared at Chichester Crown Court.

All three admitted drug offences in connection with an alleged Dutch-style
cannabis cafe.

Chris Baldwin, 52, of Carnegie Close, Worthing, who ran the Quantum Leaf
cafe and adjoining Bongchuffa shop in Rowlands Road, Worthing, and Mark
Benson, 37, of Irene Avenue, Lancing, admitted allowing premises to be used
for smoking cannabis on November 27th 2002.

Winston Matthew, 46, of Court Lodge Road, Horley, also attended yesterday's
hearing and admitted possessing more than 450g of cannabis with intent to
supply.