German officials voted in favour of the long awaited cannabis legalisation reform on the 23rd of February, passing by a margin of 407 votes to 226 despite a wave of…
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The USA is a trailblazer for cannabis reform. Cannabis is recreationally legal in 24 states, and medicinally available in 38 states. With a regularly increasing number of states going legal,…
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Paul North sat down with Alfredo Pascual to discuss German cannabis legalisation. In part one of their chat, they discussed how legalisation is progressing and where risks for implementing the…
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Cannabis in Canada: Debunking myths about the real impacts of legalization
Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, there was considerable debate about its potential effects. Some predicted it would trigger an economic “goldrush,” while others worried it would lead to public health “tragedies.”…
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Moving into October, cannabis reform has been on the agenda of a number of countries across Europe. Now that campaigners and advocates are finally gaining recognition for their efforts, let’s…
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Could Belgium become the next European country to legalise cannabis?
It appears that Belgium could become the next European country to legalise cannabis after the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Employment, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, recently declared that…
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Thailand legalised cannabis in June 2022, removing it from the national narcotics list. Let’s explore the state of play a year later. How did Thailand legalise cannabis? In June 2022,…
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The ‘Vaping Epidemic’: How cannabis reformers in Britain should incorporate child safety into the argument for recreational legalisation
by Matt ReesThe rise of vaping among teenagers has led to the creation of a moral panic in Britain. It is the subject of BBC Question Time debates. The tabloids have been…
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Germany’s draft cannabis legislation suggests 10% THC limit and yearly home grown restrictions
Many were disappointed with last month’s press conference that outlined Germany’s updated approach to cannabis legalisation. The new rules are set to be considerably watered down from the original cornerstones…
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In June 2022, Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize cannabis after the Thai Food and Drug Administration removed all parts of the plant from the national…