New Mexico Has Officially Legalised Recreational Cannabis

New Mexico has become the latest state in the USA to legalise the recreational use of cannabis for adults over the age of 21. The governor of the state, Michelle Lujan Grisham, yesterday signed two bills into law that would legalise cannabis and expunge some past cannabis convictions. The bills were earlier approved by lawmakers […]

Mexico Poised to Approve the Decriminalisation of Cannabis

Following a tumultuous few years in regards to the legality of cannabis, Mexico is expected to approve the decriminalisation of the drug this week. The move will potentially create one of the biggest legal cannabis markets in the world. The full chamber of Mexico’s Lower House is set to debate and vote on the bill […]

Bermuda and Barbados Turn to Cannabis to Boost Their Economies

It is hoped that the growing cannabis industry will help to give a much-needed boost to the economies of some Caribbean islands. While Barbados has opened its doors to medical cannabis businesses, MPs in Bermuda are set to debate legislation around adult-use cannabis. Over a year since the island’s parliament legalised medical cannabis use through […]

South Dakota Judge Overturns Voter Decision to Legalise Cannabis

The USA’s November elections introduced one of the most memorable steps forward for cannabis reforms in the country as five more states opted to legalise the drug. However, a Circuit Judge in the state of South Dakota has overturned the voter initiative to legalise recreational cannabis. In a ruling that claimed the proposed legislation change […]

US Democrat Senators Vow to Push for Cannabis Legalisation This Year

Three US Senators have announced their plans to push for federal cannabis legalisation in the coming year. The senators all represent the Democrat party and include the Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer who recently re-announced his support of cannabis reforms in the US. Senators Corey Brooker of New Jersey and Ron Wyden of Oregon are […]

Patients Able to Access Medical Cannabis In Ireland From Today

From today, some patients in Ireland will be able to access to medicinal cannabis through the health service. However, similarly to in the UK, the cannabis-based products will only be available for patients with a limited number of conditions. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, announced funding for the programme which will see specialist clinicians […]

New Medical Cannabis Regulations as Mexico Awaits Recreational Legalisation

Mexico’s Health Ministry has laid out new regulations on medical cannabis as the country is poised to become the largest cannabis market in the world. The new guidelines are expected to aid medical research into the plant and, in turn, improve patient access to cannabis-based medications. The regulations have been signed off by Mexico’s President, […]

US House Passes Bill Supporting Cannabis Decriminalisation

The USA’s House of Representatives last week passed a bill supporting the decriminalisation of cannabis at the federal level. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (More) Act was passed in the lower chamber by 228 votes to 164. Voters in four US states supported the legalisation of recreational cannabis on last month’s election day, bring […]

United Nations Votes to Remove Cannabis from List of Hard Drugs

United Nation’s Commission for Narcotic Drugs has voted to reschedule cannabis, effectively removing it from a list including ‘hard’ drugs, such as heroin. With the exception of one EU member state, Western countries, in general, voted for the proposal. While cannabis advocates are welcoming the decision, some warn that there is still a lot of […]

New Zealand Cannabis Referendum: The Official Results

One week after the preliminary results, the New Zealand Electoral Commission has released the official numbers from the cannabis referendum. While the race did become tighter as all the votes cast were counted, New Zealand has ultimately said ‘no’ to cannabis legalisation. Since releasing the preliminary results, approximately 500,000 special votes have been counted. These […]