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London Mayor Still To Pursue Cannabis Reform Despite Political Pushback

Written by Hazel Norman on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies in addition to other drug enforcement policies. Taking a hard look...

Switzerland’s Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program To Expand To Geneva

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Switzerland is following in Denmark’s footsteps by launching its first adult-use cannabis commerce pilot program. A little over two weeks ago legal cannabis sales were supposed to begin for adult-use...

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Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

Written by Johnny Green on October 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

The emerging cannabis industry is now legal in more places in Europe than at any other point in time since the dawn of prohibition, and that is clearly good news for consumers and patients across the...

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Former President Of Mexico Says Legalization Will ‘Pull The Rug Out From Under The Cartels’

Written by Frank Schuler on October 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

In late 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that collectively overturned the country’s prohibition on cannabis as it pertained to recreational use. The rulings established...

The Greens Urge Australia’s Federal Parliament To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Australia is home to an emerging cannabis industry, although cannabis laws vary from state to state throughout the country. The most progressive region when it comes to cannabis policy can be found...

Japan Health Panel Gives Mixed Cannabis Policy Recommendations

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

This week a Japanese health ministry panel issued cannabis policy recommendations, including a recommendation that Japan allow medical cannabis products to be imported. Generally speaking, the recommendation...

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Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary Says London Cannot Decriminalize Cannabis

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Back in mid-May the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis policies. The ‘London Drugs Commission,’ as it is referred to, is chaired by Lord...

Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

Written by Frank Schuler on October 2, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Sri Lanka may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to cannabis reform and the emerging cannabis industry, however, the nation is trending in the right direction, albeit slowly. Adult-use...

German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right now. Late last year a new coalition government was elected in Germany,...