The Commission is now preparing another six papers covering its main areas of enquiry – the results of current drug-control measures, harm reduction and suggestions for improved policies. Naturally, more attention is focused on hard drugs due to the far greater damage associated with them; however, two of these papers will specifically address the issue of cannabis legalisation and decriminalisation. Read more »

In recent weeks, two people suffering from multiple sclerosis have been brought before French courts to face criminal charges for cultivating cannabis. Both sufferers use marijuana medicinally for the relief of their disease.   In France, although the possession of cannabis seeds is legal, only industrial hemp (with a THC level of less than 0.03%) … Read more »