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 […]

Zurich’s recreational cannabis trial to start next year

Switzerland’s most populated city will hold its first recreational cannabis trial, in which residents will be able to legally access the drug. According to Swissinfo, under the trial, Zürich will allow its citizens to buy cannabis products from pharmacies and cannabis social clubs following a parliamentary-approved change to the country’s drug policy. The aim of […]

More details on the Swiss pilot scheme on legalising recreational cannabis

The Swiss government is planning the launch of its eagerly awaited pilot scheme, designed to assess the implications of recreational cannabis legalisation. The scheme was approved by the Swiss parliament in September 2020, allowing the launch of the pilot from 15th May 2021. While recreational cannabis remains illegal in Switzerland, the country has one of […]