Policy and Politics
MPs to consider more a lenient approach to psilocybin…
16th May 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
The vanity of the bonfires – what now for UK bid to torch EU cannabinoid rules?
16th May 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government’s plan to review or revoke thousands of pieces of legislation that originated from EU law by the end of the year is itself now under review
Czech controversy as minister announces action against ‘banned’ CBD products
10th May 2023 - News analysis |
The Czech Republic is to start taking action against ingestible cannabinoid products in a move believed to be part of a general tightening of enforcement of current regulations
House passes expansion of adult-use cannabis rules…
10th May 2023 - Alerts | Connecticut, North America, United States |
Legalisation of recreational cannabis moves a step closer…
10th May 2023 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |
Minister asked to ‘find a solution’ to CBD food dilemma…
10th May 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Schumer backs cannabis legalisation at New York rally…
9th May 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Mexican presidents past and present have public spat over cannabis permits
5th May 2023 - News analysis |
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador alleged that cannabis permits awarded to companies linked to former president Vicente Fox in 2018 involved influence peddling and corruption
Back to signature-gathering for recreational cannabis advocates…
4th May 2023 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
President picks cannabis legalisation bill for special legislative session…
4th May 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |
Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice takes cannabis decision out of politicians’ hands
3rd May 2023 - News analysis |
While politicians leave the question unanswered, the growing and importing of low-THC cannabis for medical and industrial uses could become legal in Brazil through a decision by the country’s most senior judges
Plans for legalised recreational cannabis published…
2nd May 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
General Assembly approves online payments for recreational cannabis…
2nd May 2023 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |
Senate approves restrictions on kid-friendly ads and labels …
2nd May 2023 - Alerts | Florida, North America, United States |
Thai election puts partial rollback of country’s cannabis policy into play
28th April 2023 - News analysis |
Thailand goes to the polls on 14th May with the decriminalisation of cannabis back in the balance less than a year after the plant was removed from the list of banned narcotics
South Africa inches forward towards long-awaited clarification on cannabis
13th April 2023 - News analysis |
The South African cannabis bill has finally moved forward with an invitation to “stakeholders and interested persons” to submit written submissions on proposed amendments
What did Delaware do about legalising cannabis? It’s still a delicate question
12th April 2023 - News analysis |
Delaware lawmakers are making another bid to legalise recreational cannabis, but legislation passed by both chambers of the state’s General Assembly remains unsigned on the governor’s desk
Hemp industry ‘could create 100k jobs and pay £1bn tax’…
23rd March 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Virginia is currently not for cannabis lovers as politics come into play
20th March 2023 - News analysis |
A hemp industry under threat, a recreational cannabis market in limbo, and an uncertain political climate have left the future of cannabis in Virginia unclear and many grappling with the fallout of recent legal activity