Will the Labour Party Change Cannabis Policy in the UK?

The Labour Party came into power earlier in 2024, after Kier Starmer led the party to victory in the general election on 5th July, ending 14 years of Tory rule. But what does this mean for cannabis policy in the UK? With the conservatives out, political change is inevitable, but Starmer has made it clear […]

Official: Germany to legalise recreational cannabis

Following a very long negotiation, the “traffic light” parties have agreed to legalise the adult use of cannabis for recreational purposes in Germany. According to Der Spiegel, the coalition working group on healthcare agreed that cannabis should be legalised when the new, Olaf Scholz-led government takes over to form a coalition government. The coalition parties […]

Cannabis legalisation debate picks up momentum in Malta

This week, Malta's Equality Minister Owen Bonnici announced the release of a draft bill that effectively legalise the personal use of cannabis.

Many have advocated for cannabis policy reforms in Malta over the last few years, covering the liberalisation of CBD and hemp regulations and, more recently, cannabis legalisation. In fact, the debate around the outright legalisation of cannabis in the country has recently picked up a significant amount of momentum. This week, Malta’s Equality Minister Owen […]

Is Germany about to decriminalise cannabis possession?

As the German federal election fast approaches, with the governing parties in trouble, the cannabis question has become one of the hot topics during the campaign – at least the government’s drug czar’s proposition suggests as much. According to Heraldo, Daniela Ludwig, the head of the German Government for drug issues, has suggested that the […]

Cannabis clubs face closure in Barcelona following Supreme Court decision

Famed cannabis social clubs in Spain are facing closure after a landmark decision by the Supreme Court that is set to close the legal loophole that has led to their popularity. According to The Guardian, the 200 cannabis clubs in Barcelona are now in jeopardy after the court decided to overturn its 2017 ruling that […]

US Democrats unveil draft of federal cannabis legalisation bill

Draft of Senate Majority Leader Schumer's cannabis reform bill released

The first draft of a cannabis reform bill, proposed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden and Senator Cory Booker has finally been released. The proposed legislation has been eagerly awaited for months, with details remaining scarce until now. The proposed bill, named the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, […]

Senators to introduce federal cannabis bill tomorrow – but Biden could veto it

The leader of the U.S. Senate and two fellow Democrat senators are set to unveil a draft bill on Wednesday that would eventually legalise recreational cannabis at the federal level in the United States. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), will reportedly hold […]

Ground-breaking Paper Argues for Reforms in CBD and Medical Cannabis Sectors

Groundbreaking Paper Argues for Reforms in CBD and Medical Cannabis Sectors

This week, a ground-breaking paper was published calling for reforms to the UK’s medical cannabis and CBD sectors. According to findings laid out in the report, the UK could be missing out on what could be a multi-billion-pound industry due to red tape and restrictions currently in place. The paper, which was released yesterday (27th […]