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Dave Bewley-Taylor

September 24, 1968 - November 20, 2024

Dave was our dear friend and colleague. He left us much too soon. He was a colossal intellect. He was generous with his time and his guidance. He was a leading light in the global drug policy reform movement and inspired many others through his ideas, his advocacy and his academic enquiry. As a friend, Dave was fiercely loyal - always ready to fight your corner. He had an incredible sense of humour, sharp and witty, alway ready with a smile and a laugh. We will miss his candid joviality, his friendship, his guidance and the beautiful human being that he was. He left us on the 20th of November 2024 after a brave and stoic battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home with his beloved family. Rest in power Dave

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Alex Stevens 2024-11-25 12:05:58 wrote:

This is such a loss to the field of drug policy studies, as well as the tragic loss for Dave's family and friends. Dave was a true pioneer in the study of international drug policy. His careful and engaging scholarship, his skill in communicating it, and his passion for better, more humane and effective policies shone through his writing, teaching and the many brilliant presentations he gave at international events. This week at the University of Sheffield, we are teaching his work to a new generation of students, eager to learn from the best in the field. Dave's work is referenced in all the readings we recommend. I cite him every time I write about international drug policy. The conversations we had shaped my thinking on these topics, and I'm sure that's true for countless other people. His work will live on.

Alex Stevens 2024-11-25 12:05:58 wrote: This is such a loss to the field of drug policy studies, as well as the tragic loss for Dave's family and friends. Dave was a true pioneer in the study of international drug policy. His careful and engaging scholarship, his skill in communicating it, and his passion for better, more humane and effective policies shone through his writing, teaching and the many brilliant presentations he gave at international events. This week at the University of Sheffield, we are teaching his work to a new generation of students, eager to learn from the best in the field. Dave's work is referenced in all the readings we recommend. I cite him every time I write about international drug policy. The conversations we had shaped my thinking on these topics, and I'm sure that's true for countless other people. His work will live on.

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