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Are Changes Coming To Cannabis Enforcement In Britain?

Hazel Norman — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 19:14:33 +0000

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies, which is something that he campaigned on as a candidate. Throughout 2022 Mayor Khan seemed to be promoting a policy that is essentially cannabis decriminalization. Cannabis decriminalization is obviously not as good as outright legalization yet is […]

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Far More Britons Want Cannabis Laws Loosened Compared To Tightened

Frank Schuler — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 02:09:34 +0000

Cannabis policy discussions in London have made considerable headlines in recent weeks, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan currently in somewhat of a political showdown with some of his political peers. Mayor Khan is exploring the idea of reforming the way that law enforcement handles simple cannabis possession in London. The policy exploration is part of […]

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More Britons Support Decriminalizing Cannabis Than Oppose It

Frank Schuler — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:21:53 +0000

While many parts of the world are now trending towards adult-use legalization and/or comprehensive medical cannabis reform, if they haven’t already implemented such reforms, Britain continues to lag behind. Technically, Britain does allow limited use of cannabis for medical purposes, with a heavy emphasis on the word ‘limited.’ It’s estimated that well over a million […]

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Will Boris Johnson’s Departure As Prime Minister Speed British Cannabis Reform?

Marguerite Arnold — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:45:39 +0000

The controversial politician was forced to announce his resignation last week. How will this affect the pace of British cannabis reform? Through the lens of history, the passage of Boris Johnson through the country’s top political job may become forever associated, for good or for bad, with Brexit. How that plays out when it comes […]

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Could Boris Johnson’s No Confidence Vote Speed Up British Cannabis Reform?

Marguerite Arnold — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:33:28 +0000

The British Prime Minister faces an internal revolt over ‘Partygate’ – but if he loses, will this move cannabis reform faster in the UK? The UK is a bit of a hot mess right now. While the Queen seems to float above the fray and Britons seem to be happily celebrating her 70 years on […]

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British Cannabis Chronic Pain Study Hits Setbacks

Marguerite Arnold — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:52:36 +0000

Plans for the second British medical cannabis study hit the skids after concerns it would “soften” criminal laws against cannabis use The British have seen many roadblocks on the way to cannabis reform. This is not just when it comes to recreational cannabis. Despite the legalization of the CBD market earlier this month, high THC […]

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British Food Standards Agency To Publish CBD Guidelines

Marguerite Arnold — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:04:52 +0000

The regulatory agency is about to release a guide of legal CBD products in the UK market Sometime in the next few weeks, the British Food Standards Agency (FSA) will publish details about the CBD companies and products allowed to remain on sale in the UK market. The move comes as 210 applications for CBD […]

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Will The British Parliament Finally Pass Meaningful Cannabis Reform?

Marguerite Arnold — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:22:41 +0000

Sixty Members of Parliament call for reform of 50-Year-old UK Drugs’ Law There is clearly a clarion call to change British cannabis policy right now – and it is emanating from increasingly senior politicians. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has recently advocated for at least the decriminalization of cannabis in the capitol, along with […]

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Should Free Cannabis Be Distributed In British Prisons?

Marguerite Arnold — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:05:16 +0000

All sorts of people are lining up to support an idea proposed by a Welsh police commissioner to give free cannabis to the incarcerated. Arfon Jones, the police and crime commissioner for North Wales, has a radical idea. He believes that free cannabis should be distributed to British prisoners – and for several reasons. The […]

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Billy Caldwell Receives First NHS-Funded Cannabis, Opens Door For Other British Patients

Marguerite Arnold — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:52:28 +0000

The long two-year battle is over for Billy Caldwell, one of the UK’s most famous cannabis patients. The National Health Service (NHS) has agreed to provide him with government-funded cannabis for the rest of his life. Now 15, Caldwell became an international media sensation after his mother, also an advocate and participant in the industry, […]

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