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Ireland To See ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure Introduced

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not happen. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who has long advocated...

U.S. Congress Passes Historic Cannabis Bill

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

In many ways the United States has historically served as ground zero for the war on cannabis. The U.S. is not the only country to prohibit cannabis at the national level, however, decades ago it largely...

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Pilot Project In Switzerland To Import Cannabis From Canada?

Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot programs provide for limited adult-use cannabis commerce in a designated...

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The EU Is Deciding On More Than Just German Legalization

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to cannabis reform activity, Germany is undeniably on center stage with the international spotlight placed directly on it. Part of that is due to the fact that German lawmakers are actively...

Governments Need To Embrace Cannabis Tourism

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

A common misconception about cannabis reform is that once a jurisdiction’s lawmakers or voters initially approve an adult-use legalization measure, that there’s nothing left to do. In reality,...

Poll Finds Very Low Support For Prosecuting Cannabis Possession In Scotland

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Scottish government conducted a survey between the 21st of October 2021 and the 27th of March 2022, in which adults were asked “how much do you agree or disagree that people should not be...

Thailand’s Health Minister Dismisses Calls To Re-Outlaw Cannabis

Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

From a regional standpoint Thailand is leader in many ways when it comes to cannabis policy. Earlier this year Thailand implemented a very progressive change in cannabis policy that made it the most...

Committee Of Experts In Sri Lanka To Explore Cannabis Exports

Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Sri Lanka, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, has experienced tremendous economic and political turmoil in 2022. A fuel and food crisis spread across the country earlier this year, which...

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German Cannabis Legalization Would Obviously Benefit Public Safety Efforts

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Late last week an article was published by Frankfurter Allgemeine in which the Vice President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) seemed to imply that law enforcement in Germany did not believe...