The Dutch government’s announcement of more delays for the cannabis experiment has led to sharp criticism from mayors of the cities that are taking part. Paul Depla, mayor of Breda said: ‘Perhaps we should just move directly to legalization given the number of countries which do now have experience of legalized marijuana cultivation.’ The two […]
Update on Dutch cannabis policy: Moving like a tortoise
The Dutch cannabis policy is as famous as it is inconsistent. The biggest inconsistency is the fact that coffeeshops are allowed to sell cannabis under strict conditions, but growing cannabis remains illegal and is actively persecuted. This paradox is known as ‘The backdoor problem’ and has many negative effects. Cannabis is grown in unsafe conditions, […]
Wiener Aufruf // Vienna Call – Change of the existing drug policy in Austria
On the world-drug day, June 26th, we started a citizens’ initiative in Austria. We decided that first signatory should be Mr. Josef Rohaczek, a retired criminal police officer who has been fighting for fair drug laws for a long time and is also running the Elternkreis (elternkreis.at) who put the “tree of hope” in front […]
The Legalization of Cannabis on the Chamber of Deputies’ Agenda: Reach out to Your Representative!
Press Release: The Legalization of Cannabis on the Chamber of Deputies’ Agenda: Reach out to Your Representative! Prague – May 29, 2020 The Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic has supported and will debate a bill put forward by Pirate Party Deputy, Tomáš Vymazal, regarding regulation measures for the cultivation and […]
Political irresponsibility locks up innocent people in jail
Six members of La MACA Barcelona were sentenced to a total of 31 years of prison for an offence against Public Health and illicit association. The sustainable, transparent and healthy option that the Cannabis Social Clubs (CSC) represent is being suppressed by the Spanish State. An appeal will be made to the Supreme Court to […]
ReLeaf Malta presented the proposal for legalised & regulated cannabis market
We are pleased to inform you that on 11 December ReLeaf Malta presented the proposal for legalised & regulated cannabis market to Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli, Parliamentary Secretary responsible from the reform. This proposal aims to provide local authorities with a brief over view of a regulated cannabis market for adult use and highlights the […]
ReLeaf Malta proposes Freedom to Farm for the Maltese Constitutional reform
In the past years, Malta experienced drastic demographic, technological and infrastructural change. These changes are having a direct effect on the country and positioning Malta at a curious cross roads between a conservative and closed past towards a more open, diverse and inclusive future. A country that slowly but surely emerges from a relatively economic […]
Cultiva 2019 (AT) was a target of an intensive police action
This year’s Cultiva took place from 11th to 13th October 2019. But this time with less enthusiasm. This can be attributed to increased police controls, which affected almost 200 trade fair visitors this year. Hemp, a versatile plant that has been in great demand for more than 4,000 years, has been enjoying increasing popularity […]
Fernanda, the grandmother of marijuana
A step away from jail at 76: “I am not a drug dealer” 76 years old Fernanda was the first legal cultivator in Spain. Now she will be judged for an alleged excess production. She is 76 years old and is judged for 4 years in jail. The reason? Marijuana plants in her garden. Her […]
REPORT ON SERBIA
Cannabis is now by law in the same group with heroin, cocaine and other psychoactive substances. Possession of any amount for the time is being prosecuted. In Serbia, for now there are four Cannabis Social Clubs where activists have formed associations. “The initiative to change the cannabis legislation” (IRKA) talk with sick people about the […]