Cannabis legalisation: A way to make society safer?
London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an enquiry into the benefits of cannabis legalisation. This comes after New York was the latest US state to legalise the drug. Some have praised the decision, saying it is a step in the right direction, while others have warned of the dangerous consequences of such a law.
Are “Cancards” safe?
The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and the Police Federation have received criticism from anti-drug campaigners, because of their support for the “Cancard” scheme. The card is designed for medical users of cannabis to show police an avoid being arrested. Both the NPCC and Police Federation have now released new guidance, advising officers to show […]
Britain legalised medicinal cannabis – and then left it to stagnate
Taking a fresh approach could boost the sector, help patients and consolidate Britain’s life sciences reputation.
2018 highs and lows: Canada legalises cannabis
Far across the sea, there is a nation called Canada, which bases policy on evidence. It’s become so rational it has even dared to legalise cannabis.
The Politics.co.uk Podcast: Medical cannabis
All you need to know about the medical uses of cannabis – what’s the evidence, What exactly is THC and CBD, what are the harms, and how exactly does the law work?
THC rising: Failed war on drugs sees cannabis grow out of control
Young people are being harmed by the government’s inaction.
Cannabis reform: The chaos of the half-legal CBD market betrays patients
It’s time for change
Cannabis reform: Legalisation in California could spell the end for prohibition
The next few months could prove decisive in the global struggle for drug reform
Why we took cannabis in front of parliament
A group of around 30 patients gathered outside parliament and broke the law
Getting the Conservatives behind cannabis
The Conservatives seem unmovable on drug reform – but there are arguments which could shift their position
