CO and WA State Law Might Be in Violation of International Treaties
As reported on Denver’s Westword earlier this week, Colorado and Washington State law might be in violation of international treaties.
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More Overreaching Arguments Against Marijuana Legalization by DEA Chiefs and the UN
The International Narcotics Control Board, a UN agency, andeight former DEA administrators came out swinging this week against marijuana legalization in...
Appeals Court Ruling Throws Wrench in Maritime Drug Prosecutions
America's maritime war on drugs overseas was dealt a heavy blow in the federal courts late last year.
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France Considers Marijuana-based Drug for Muscle Pain
The French government is considering legalizing Sativex, a marijuana-based spray for muscle pain, such as people with multiple sclerosis.
Norway Wants to Decriminalize Heroin Smoking
The Norwegian government said it wants to decriminalize heroin smoking as a harm reduction measure. The move could reduce the number of overdoses.
HCLU Interview with Former EU Drugs Commissioner Carel Edwards
Our friends at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union have a fascinating interview with former EU drugs commissioner Carel Edwards online.
Brits Want Marijuana Reforms, Drug Policy Review
According to a new drug policy poll, a majority of Britons favor either decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana.
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Czech President Signs Medical Marijuana Into Law
The medical marijuana will be imported initially, and Czech patients can get their medicine at the pharmacy, along with other required medications.
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BC Lottery Winner Pledges $500,000 To Sensible BC
Bob Erb, a marijuana activist from British Columbia, Canada, has pledged $500,000 to match donations to Sensible BC.
Iran Drug Execution Frenzy Continues this Year
Three men convicted of drug charges were hanged in prison in Isfahan, Iran. The prisoners died unnamed; only the charges and their execution were mentioned.
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Canada Takes a Giant Step Back from Medical Marijuana
A Canadian Court of Appeals overturned a 2011 ruling. The new judge decided that being seriously ill does not give anyone the right to use medical marijuana
Colombia Set to Decriminalize Ecstasy, Meth
Colombia: Minister for Justice and Law Ruth Stella Correa said Wednesday that the government will propose decriminalizing the possession of small amounts...
Czech Parliament Approves Medical Marijuana
The Czech Senate Wednesday approved a bill allowing for the use of medical marijuana by an overwhelming margin of 67-2.
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Help Decriminalize Marijuana in British Columbia
While foreigners are limited to donating, residents can volunteer, talk to their politicians or register at Sensible BC to decriminalize marijuana in BC.
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Canada's Liberal Party Hopes to Cash in on Marijuana
Canada's Liberal Party states that prohibition has failed to keep marijuana away from youth, and that legalization would create jobs, hurt black market.
Indonesia Court Gives British Grandma Death for Drugs
Indonesia: A court Tuesday sentenced a British woman to death for trying to smuggle about 10 pounds of cocaine into the resort island of Bali...
British MPs Call for Drug Decriminalization
The use of drugs should be decriminalized with the least harmful substances regulated & sold in shops, a group of British parliamentarians said in a report.
Bolivia Rejoins UN Drug Treaty, Sans Coca Ban
Bolivia will rejoin the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs after its bid to rejoin with a reservation that it does not accept the treaty's requirement