Israel announces new cannabis laws to protect users from ‘all criminal prosecution’
While cannabis is already “partially” decriminalised in Israel, the country’s Justice Minister has introduced changes that will further reduce the penalties for users. The Jerusalem Post reports that Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar submitted a new plan to fully decriminalise cannabis in Israel to protect users from all criminal prosecution. According to the laws in place, […]
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 […]
Israeli opposition party veto cannabis decriminalisation in favour of “small political victory”
The Israeli MPs have voted down a proposal that would’ve allowed the possess and use of small amounts of cannabis. If passed, the bill would also have reclassified CBD. The Jerusalem Post reports that the governing coalition suffered a defeat as their proposal to decriminalise recreational cannabis possession of up to 50 grams and up […]