The Ongoing Progression of Cannabis Legalisation in the USA

The USA has seen an impressive progression of cannabis legislation over the last 12 months, with five states opting to legalise the use of recreational cannabis in November alone. According to recent reports, the momentum for reforms is going nowhere, with a number of additional states now in the process of approving new cannabis legislation.  […]

New poll: support for legalising recreational cannabis at a record high

A new poll shows record-high support for federal adult cannabis use in the United States for the second time in a row. According to Gallup, public support for cannabis legalisation stayed put compared to 2020, with more than two in three Americans (68%) reportedly in favour of federal cannabis law reform in the US. Support […]

“The coup foiled” – right-wing parties try to block the Italian referendum on cannabis

The two biggest right-wing parties in Italy tried to block the upcoming referendum on cannabis decriminalisation on Wednesday. According to Wanted in Rome, the right-wing Fratelli d’Italia (FdI), which is now leading in recent polls, and Lega “tabled a suppressive amendment” to block the progression of the petition that aims to legalise personal cannabis use. […]

The fight for fair access to medical cannabis goes on… three years after legalisation

This week represents the third anniversary of medical cannabis legalisation in the UK. It would be fair to think that in that time, all patients who could benefit from cannabis-based medicines were able to access these products freely and easily. Unfortunately, that is still not the case. Following multiple campaigns and the high profile cases […]

Patients in New York could soon be able to grow their own medical cannabis

Medical cannabis patients in New York may soon be able to grow their own medicine at home after the state’s new Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted unanimously to file the proposed regulations. Qualifying patients would reportedly be permitted to grow up to six plants at private indoor or outdoor residences for therapeutic use. New details […]

Official: Luxembourg becomes the first European country to legalise recreational cannabis

After years of negotiating and planning, in a historic decision, Luxembourg’s government has announced that the country’s citizens will now be legally allowed to possess and consume cannabis for recreational purposes. According to The Guardian, the announcement on Friday morning means that adults in Luxembourg will also be permitted to grow up to four cannabis […]

Switzerland to legalise recreational and medical cannabis

Cannabis legalisation in Switzerland is on the move as plans are announced to introduce a bill that would reform the country’s drug policy after two parliamentary commissions recommend that cannabis should no longer be banned. According to Blick, both members of the National Council and MPs from the Social Security and Health Commission of the […]

Israeli parliament could pass bill to make medical cannabis more accessible

In a historic vote, a preliminary vote by Israel’s Knesset approved a bill that would allow more patients to get access to life-changing medical cannabis products in the future. The Times of Israel reports that according to the proposal those with a licence granted from the Health Ministry would be able to grow, distribute and […]

Amsterdam to take tougher action against fake cannabis and mushroom products

Amsterdam could be taking steps to ban fake cannabis and ‘magic’ mushroom souvenir products from the city to tackle wholesalers who target tourists. Het Parool reports that, in part of a series of actions to clean the city and its “druggy image” in the public, the city council will strictly restrict the mass sale of […]

The debate for cannabis legalisation continues in Spain

Following the presentation of a proposal to regulate medical cannabis in Spain, some experts have also urged the government to legalise the recreational use of the drug in the country. According to Spanish News Today, separate bills from three political parties – Podemos, Mas Pais and ERC – are all calling for a regulated and […]