How Education is Professionalising the Cannabis Sector
As cannabis becomes increasingly mainstream, well-structured education needs to be introduced.
Conservative Party Conference 2021: Time to Reflect on Drug Related Deaths in England and Wales
As the Conservative Party Conference comes to a close it's an important time to reflect on the unprecedented number of lives lost to preventable drug related deaths
Patient Access
Will Germany legalise cannabis following the election?
The federal election of Germany is on Sunday the 26th September, and its results will be pivotal to the state of cannabis policy reform both within the country, and across Europe. Promises pertaining to cannabis policy reform have been present in four out of the six major parties in Germany’s campaigns, ranging from decriminalisation to … Continued
Strengthening the European Psychedelic Ecosystem: Partnership Between Octarine Bio and Clerkenwell Health
The announcement of a partnership between Clerkenwell Health and Octarine Bio signals a momentous time for the growth and development of the European psychedelic ecosystem. This exciting partnership between these innovative startups aims to advance patient access to psychedelic treatments in Europe, and improve the quality of the psychedelic medicines produced in Europe. Clerkenwell Health … Continued
Grow Group, a Leading Medical Cannabis Company, Launches Successful Crowdfunder
Leading medical cannabis provider Grow Group Plc has been raising on the crowdfunding platform Seedrs throughout August. So far they’ve had over 500 new investors invest in their company. Grow created the campaign to seek investment from ‘socially conscious shareholders’ in order to expand operations and hire new staff, attempting to expand the 1,200 medical … Continued
Multimedia
All Good Points: Stealth Legalisation
In another busy week for cannabis reformers, George and Paul discuss a shift how cannabis reform is creeping up in the UK, but not in the ways that has been expected. Watch to find out more! All Good Points is a weekly round up show, co-hosted by Hanway Associates and Volteface.
All Good Points – CannaStop 15/2/2021
In another busy week for cannabis Paul & George discuss all the major talking points including: Kanabo & MGC Pharma make history Cannabis stocks fluctuate wildly US Launch Cannabis Council Much, much more
All Good Points – Xmas Special
The All Good Points hosts Paul & George wrap up 2020 with our final episode of the year. On the agenda is: encouraging news for patients in Ireland, an enormous cannabis company merger in Canada, potential Bermudan reform & much, much more! Check it out – like, subscribe and comment! If you think … Continued
Medical & CBD
DEBATE: Should we remove the word ‘cannabis’ from medical cannabis advocacy?
The House of Commons debate last Monday was a fantastic display of support and solidarity for families, campaigners and advocates alike, all hoping to expand access to medical cannabis that remains almost entirely inaccessible on the NHS. Speakers from across the House offered emotional and impassioned pleas for intervention by Under Secretary for Health Jo … Continued
Third landmark ruling for Belgian Cannabis Social Club
On Wednesday the 24th of February, eleven ex-members of former Antwerp Cannabis Social Club “Trekt Uw Plant” were found guilty of cannabis cultivation and sale, but without receiving a punishment. In June 2019, the tribunal of first instance still ruled guilty with suspended prison sentences up to 20 months and the confiscation of thousands … Continued
New Leaf Opportunities: Leading CBD Company Ciitech Join Campaign
The New Leaf Opportunities campaign has today made two major announcements including news that CBD company Ciitech has joined the campaign as a partner. The company joins the campaign alongside current partners Volteface, Ince, Kanabo, Spinnaker Opportunities & Hanway Associates. CiiTECH is a cannabis company that focuses on discovering, developing and commercialising cannabis products … Continued
Hemp Reform
Pleasant Lands: Policy Oversight Forcing British Farmers to “Burn” Hundreds of Millions Worth of CBD
Pleasant Lands is available now, via this link. A new report coordinated by third sector drug policy reform organisation Volteface has today been released, promising a solution to ‘draconian, pointless’ hemp legislation. The report has been written with leading licensing barrister of Francis Taylor Gary Grant, leading cannabis solicitor, Rob Jappie of Ince, and … Continued
Exploring the Environmental Benefits of Hemp
Industrial hemp is an incredibly sustainable and versatile crop that is able to produce a range of products. These include: textile, paper, ropes, insulation material, fibre boards, bioplastics, compost, animal bedding, fuel, paint, feed, food, dietary supplements, cosmetics and medicinal preparations. The crop also possesses a range of environmental benefits. So, what are they? … Continued
Volteface Launches Pleasant Lands, a Campaign to Unlock UK Hemp Opportunity
Volteface is delighted to announce the launch of Pleasant Lands, a campaign to unlock the hemp opportunity for UK farmers and small businesses. Hemp is a versatile, environmentally beneficial and high value crop that should be making a significant contribution to the UK economy. However, it remains classified as a niche crop – with … Continued
General Advocacy
Recovery Month: Members of the Humankind Community Walked Over 1000 miles
Last month was National Recovery month, which is dedicated to celebrating the efforts of those who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. This initiative has been focused on raising awareness around issues such as the stigmatisation of people who use drugs, and addiction, as well as providing a time to reflect on and remember the … Continued
Scotland Has Effectively Decriminalised the Possession of Class A Drugs
Simple possession of Class A drugs have been effectively decriminalised in Scotland. Here’s what’s happened Yesterday The Lord advocate, Dorothy Bain, presented a statement to the Scottish Parliament, announcing that those found in possession of class A drugs can now be diverted away from prosecution, offering police with discretion to issue a warning instead of … Continued
DEBATE: Should we remove the word ‘cannabis’ from medical cannabis advocacy?
The House of Commons debate last Monday was a fantastic display of support and solidarity for families, campaigners and advocates alike, all hoping to expand access to medical cannabis that remains almost entirely inaccessible on the NHS. Speakers from across the House offered emotional and impassioned pleas for intervention by Under Secretary for Health Jo … Continued
Cannabis 2.0
Opinion: Why the Cannabis Sector Needs Feminising
We know a lot about cannabis. Anecdotally, through academic studies, and even Seth Rogen & Snoop Dogg’s twitter accounts. However, women’s relationship to and use patterns with cannabis are rarely discussed. Women’s pain is internal and inherent. We are directed as a first port of call toward medicines that carry risks of blood clots higher … Continued
Opinion: Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympics Ban Demonstrates There is Still Work to be Done to Change Public Opinion on Cannabis Usage
When discussing cannabis reform, it’s often in relation to the immediate spheres of society, where prohibition has taken priority over harm reduction, and consumers are at immediate risk of harms perpetuated by existing policy. Undoubtedly this is an important focal point, especially in the UK where we still have some way to go with respect … Continued
Volteface Interview: The High Minds Brand with Danielle Morgan
Cannabis is being progressively recontextualised through innovative design solutions, helping to clean up the heavily stigmatised image of the plant. Volteface’s Katya Kowalski interviewed Danielle Morgan, founder of High Minds, a newly launched Irish cannabis lifestyle brand and online store. What got you interested in the cannabis space in the first place? I was brought … Continued