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Czech Republic Moves Closer to Cannabis Decriminalisation with Landmark Law
The bill will legalise home cultivation of up to three plants and public possession of up to 25g per person.
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Oireachtas Committee Pushes Decriminalisation of Cannabis in Ireland
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use has published its interim report into the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly.
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Optimism despite delays: Ireland’s journey toward cannabis decriminalisation
Via Business of Cannabis The Irish Government has approved the establishment of an Oireachtas committee to examine the Citizens’ Assembly recommendations for the decriminalisation of drug use ‘as quickly as […]
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Jersey passes ‘de jure’ decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use
Jersey lawmakers have passed new legislation which is described as a ‘step towards’ the decriminalisation of possession of small amounts of cannabis and other Class B and C drugs. In […]
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Survey finds Irish doctors support decriminalisation of cannabis, with 5% ‘regular’ consumers
Of those surveyed, 8% say they currently use cannabis and 5% using it regularly.
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Decriminalisation likely to be ‘key recommendation’ of Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on drugs
Members are calling for a public health approach after ‘failings’ of drug policy.
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Cannabis decriminalisation doesn’t increase road traffic accidents, finds study
The study found that decriminalisation was not associated with a notable increase in traffic accidents.
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London mayor Sadiq Khan ‘considering cannabis decriminalisation’
Sadiq Khan will reportedly consider decriminalising cannabis in the capital should he be reelected on 6 May. According to The Guardian, the London mayor is prepared to set up an […]
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Just Under Half of Brits Support Legalising Cannabis, YouGov Poll Shows
YouGov has published a representative survey examining the British public’s attitudes towards cannabis.
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Ireland Moves Forward With Review of Medical Cannabis Programme
Less than 100 patients have been approved for medical cannabis treatment under the MCAP scheme.
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Germany’s Cannabis Act Two Years On — What Government Data Shows
After two years of Germany’s Cannabis Act (CanG), the most comprehensive analysis of its impact to date has been published.
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German Researchers Publish Findings on Short-Term Effects of Cannabis Laws
Early findings on the impact of the partial legalisation of cannabis suggest no short-term spike in consumption or drug-driving.
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Portugal Debates Path Forward for Medical Cannabis: Key Takeaways From PTMC Lisbon 2025
Portugal hosted its seventh international conference on medical cannabis (PTMC) in central Lisbon last week.
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Ireland Becomes Latest Country to Ban HHC, Citing Mental Health Concerns
Ministers raised concerns related to the growing use among young people and potential risks to mental health.
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What’s in Store for the European Cannabis Industry in 2025? (Part 1)
Written by Ben Stevens and Sarah Sinclair. 2024 has been a dramatic year for the global cannabis industry, seeing both historic steps forward and concerning regressions in both attitudes […]
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What Does the Collapse of Germany’s Government Mean for Cannabis?
Via Business of Cannabis Mere hours after the results of the US election became clear, sending North American cannabis stocks into free fall, Germany’s ruling traffic light coalition all but […]
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Czech Republic to pursue full adult-use commercial cannabis market, leaked documents suggest
The Czech government looks to be pursuing a full commercial adult-use cannabis market as part of its ‘Cannabis Management Act’, according to leaked documents seen by Business of Cannabis. It came […]
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A new centre-left government and the potential for ‘change’ in the UK cannabis landscape
What does the new government mean for cannabis policy in the UK?
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Spain breaks medical cannabis deadlock as new Health Minister sparks optimism
Newly-appointed Minister of Health, Mónica García Gómez, has committed to rebooting plans to regulate medical cannabis.
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Legalising cannabis hasn’t made roads any less safe, finds study
The number of traffic fatalities either remained stable or decreased in the three years following legalisation.
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Cannabis-in-brief: Updates from Ukraine, Israel, Ireland, Germany and the UK
Your bi-weekly round-up of the latest cannabis news
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Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use to outline recommendations for reform
Members are expected to call for the liberalisation of drug policy, but what form this will take remains to be seen.
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Irish cannabis ‘caregiver’ serving ‘disproportionate’ five-year sentence moved to open prison
Patrick Moore supplied cannabis oil free of charge to patients with life-limiting conditions.
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Germany launches harm-reduction campaign as cabinet approves adult-use cannabis bill
With the cabinet decision, the Ministry of Health launched its first youth prevention and education campaign.