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- Policy & Regulation
German cannabis legalisation in sight following coalition agreement
Germany’s next coalition government reached the agreement to legalise recreational cannabis during preparatory negotiations.
- Policy & Regulation
Bill filed in US House to decriminalise cannabis at federal level
A bill to decriminliase cannabis has been filed with the US House of Representatives.
- Hemp Industry
Beyond the Green: putting hemp’s potential on the COP26 agenda
Beyond the Green festival is the first hemp-focused fringe festival that aims to put hemp on the COP26 agenda.
- Opinion
Does the UK have a wealthy future in cannabis?
President of CLEAR UK, Peter Reynolds, discusses CBD, medical and recreational cannabis in the UK.
- Policy & Regulation
Malta’s Minister Bonnici presents first reading on cannabis reform
Malta’s Minister for Reform, Owen Bonnici has tabled the first reading of the government’s proposed cannabis reforms.
- Policy & Regulation
Transforming London’s cannabis expertise into a world-leading industry
In this article, Hamish Stewart, Chair of the London Cannabis Legalisation Commission, explores three steps London can take to transform its medical cannabis expertise into a world-leading industry.
- Policy & Regulation
Amazon to lobby US government for federal cannabis legalisation
Amazon is supporting cannabis reform in the US as part of its advocacy for equitable workplaces.
- Policy & Regulation
House approves inclusion of SAFE Banking Act in must-pass NDAA
The bill has now been approved to be included in the “must-pass” National Defense Authorization Act.
- Policy & Regulation
World anti-doping agency to carry out scientific cannabis review in 2022
Currently, cannabinoid substances are prohibited with the exception of CBD.
- Policy & Regulation
UK drugs policy no longer fit for purpose, says leading criminologist
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 has been described as contributing to a “drug apartheid” resulting in a corrupt system discriminating along the lines of class, ethnicity and gender.
- Policy & Regulation
Landmark move sees cannabis trade organisation established in Jersey
The board has already been involved in providing counsel on an update to the Proceeds of Crime (Jersey) Law 1999.
- Policy & Regulation
Drug reform advocates must change to succeed, experts warn
A conversation between three leading drug policy experts has called for a new approach.
