Getting a Medical Cannabis Prescription in the UK
Despite being legal in the UK since 2018, getting a medical cannabis prescription in the UK can still feel like a confusing, long-winded process; and certain elements, such as who can get a prescription, aren’t as clear as they could be. If medical cannabis is something that you’ve considered, this guide will walk you through […]
Could the US legalise cannabis this spring?
The Democrats are asking for final input from colleagues before they introduce their cannabis bill to the Senate. The bill could legalise the possession and use of the substance as early as this Spring. It seems as though, after more than a year into Joe Biden’s presidency, things are speeding up and a new cannabis […]
Italian court verifies signatures for cannabis referendum
Campaigners and advocates celebrate the first big win as the Italian Cassation Court has officially verified the signatures collected to trigger a national referendum on the legalisation of recreational cannabis. Italian campaigners got the first big “OK” in order for them to hold a historic vote on liberalising the country’s cannabis market. The Cassation Court […]
Jersey’s medical cannabis under scrutiny for being “too weak”
Concerns have been raised over Jersey’s rules on its emerging medical cannabis industry. Politicians say that the rules are too weak and say the island needs its own specific regulations for the sector. Current regulations in Jersey are reliant on a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Home Office. However, the Economic and International Affairs […]
Should hemp farmers be allowed to utilise the whole plant?
With the CBD industry booming, and the introduction of new regulations having increased the credibility of the brands that are here to stay, the UK’s policies around hemp cultivation are continuing to cause controversy among campaigners, farmers, and the general public. A YouGov survey commissioned in 2019 revealed that the majority of CBD users in […]
The benefits of hemp expansion – for the UK and the world
Given the explosion of CBD popularity, you would be forgiven for thinking that UK hemp farmers are now driving around in new cars and holidaying in the Caribbean. However, the UK hemp industry is still widely seen as being “not financially viable”. This is because farmers are still only allowed to harvest the seeds and […]
Official: Malta became first EU country to approve recreational cannabis use
In a historic vote, Malta’s parliament has approved a bill to allow the consumption, possession and cultivation of recreational cannabis for all adults. According to the Times of Malta, the parliament backed the Responsible Use of Cannabis bill to make the country the first in the European Union to liberate its cannabis market. The bill […]
San Francisco to delay cannabis taxes to allow dispensaries to compete with illicit dealers
Officials in the Californian city of San Francisco have announced plans to suspend cannabis taxes in an attempt to attract consumers away from the black market. The move would see the removal of the 1-5% tax on cannabis products that was originally approved in 2018. California became one of the first US states to legalise […]
Malta PM pushes back on the Church and wants unity behind cannabis reform
Despite a number of Church organisations calling for a free vote on the proposed cannabis bill, the Maltese prime minister Robert Abela has announced that he will deny the request and wants unity behind the reform Times of Malta reports that MPs for the governing Labour party will vote along party lines on the bill, which […]
“We are not inciting drug use” – Interview with Marco Perduca on the Italian cannabis referendum
Following a successful campaign, Italian cannabis advocates gathered more than 600,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on cannabis liberalisation next year. Will they succeed? Is Italy ready to embrace legal cannabis use? What’s going to happen to those convicted of cannabis or drug-related crimes? We spoke to Marco Perduca, a former senator, from the Luca […]