Londoners back Sadiq Khan’s cannabis pilot scheme, poll finds

A new poll found that the vast majority of Londoners supported the plans to decriminalise cannabis in boroughs to tackle drug use and reoffending among young people. YouGov reports that some 63% of residents support the pilot scheme – backed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan – to decriminalise cannabis possession and use in three London […]
Mayor of Lewisham says decriminalising cannabis would help the young in London

The Mayor of Lewisham believes the proposed pilot scheme to decriminalise cannabis possession in three London boroughs could help to fix a “broken system” and “create a safer city.” Damien Egan, the Mayor of Lewisham, one of the boroughs taking part in Sadiq Khan’s proposed scheme, told the Evening Standard that he supports the initiative […]
Sadiq Khan’s cannabis decriminalisation plans set to kick off in London

A pilot scheme could lead to the decriminalisation of the use and possession of cannabis in a ground-breaking move to fulfil Mayor Sadiq Khan’s re-election pledge. According to a leaked proposal published in the Telegraph, cannabis consumption and possession will be decriminalised in three London boroughs – Lewisham, Bexley and Greenwich – with the potential […]
Can London join Zurich and run legal cannabis pilot programmes soon?

A new study argues whether London can join Zurich and run a cannabis production and retail pilot programme this year. According to the London Cannabis Legalisation Commission, “London Cannabis Study” contains 20 recommendations to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly on how to create a model London cannabis regulation that would enable London […]
UK’s first educational cannabis advertising approved in London

The very first informational cannabis campaign that aims to educate the public on the Endocannabinoid System has been approved in the UK. Endo Agency, a strategy, branding, & digital cannabis design solution specialist, kicked off its campaign in London after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) & Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) approved a plan for […]
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Must Decriminalise Cannabis Now

The newly re-elected mayor has no choice but to start delivering his promise and pave the way to have cannabis be decriminalised in London as soon as possible. As part of his ambitious manifesto, incumbent Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to set up an independent drugs commission “to assess the potential health, economic […]
Is a London Drugs Commission the Best Step for Cannabis Reform in London?

This week, London mayor Sadiq Khan made headlines across the UK as he announced his latest pledge in the ongoing mayoral election race. Should he be re-elected – a possibility that many are considering a full-blown conclusion – Khan plans to launch the London Drugs Commission which will assess the potential benefits of alternative approaches […]
London Mayor to Launch Review into Cannabis Decriminalisation

The Mayor of London has announced the launch of a review that will examine the feasibility of cannabis decriminalisation in the capital as part of a new approach to drug policy. The announcement comes as public support for cannabis reforms is becoming increasingly widespread. Should London Mayor Sadiq Khan be re-elected at the Mayoral election […]
Met Police May Change Cannabis Stop and Search Tactics

London’s Metropolitan Police Force could soon change the way they utilise stop and search tactics and deal with cannabis possession. The change would come amid concerns that stop and search procedures are damaging to community relations and have little impact on the illegal drugs market. The mayor of London, Sadiq Kahn, has drawn up a […]
Four Arrested for Selling Cannabis from CBD Shops in Croydon

Police officers seized a large quantity of cannabis, nitrous oxide canisters and £20,000 in cash following a raid at three CBD shops yesterday. According to a statement from Croydon Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), three warrants have been carried out in the area following officers were given information on cannabis users purchase weed from local CBD […]