The legalisation of cannabis in Canada has enabled scientists to research how cannabis produces pain- and inflammation-reducing molecules that are…
France: Commission calls for state cannabis stores to ‘take back control’ from black market
France’s parliament has been urged by a government-tasked commission to “take back control” of the drugs trade by ending the…
Could a legal cannabis industry turn Africa into the workshop of the world?
By Barnaby De Hoedt A legal cannabis industry in Africa could be worth more than $7.1bn a year by 2023…
Will Sadiq Khan Follow New York Mayor de Blasio In Calling for Legal Weed?
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio threw his support behind cannabis legalisation at the end of 2018, saying that it…
A list of all active cannabis petitions (UK)
There are currently 10 active petitions on the Home Office website making an attempt at getting the Government to discuss…
UKCSC chairman Greg de Hoedt tells Welsh National Assembly to legalise cannabis clubs for jobs and public health and safety
UKCSC chairman Greg de Hoedt told the Welsh National Assembly that Wales should legalise cannabis clubs to create jobs and…
Changing minds at the Big Tent Ideas Festival 2018
On 8 September 2018, UKCSC chairman Greg de Hoedt took part in a panel discussion at the Big Tent Ideas…
This Week In Weed – 22 December 2018
US legalises hemp farming It is now legal to grow hemp in the US after President Donald Trump signed the…
Luxembourg to become first EU country to legalise recreational cannabis
In a milestone development for Europe, Luxembourg looks likely to become the first country in the EU to legalise cannabis,…
High Time To Legalise Cannabis in the UK: UKCSC chairman Greg de Hoedt speech to Institute of Economic Affairs
At the end of June UKCSC chairman Greg de Hoedt was invited to speak at an Institute of Economic Affairs…