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Annual meeting of the Legal and policy correspondents’ network for non-EU partners

31.05.2022

Today, the EMCDDA is holding the second annual meeting of its Legal and policy correspondents’ network for non-EU partners, following an inaugural meeting in October 2021.

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Penalties for drug law offences in Europe ‘at a glance’ — new countries added to online tool

24.03.2022

How do countries’ laws deal with offences relating to drug use, possession for personal use or supply?

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Malta and Luxembourg announce plans for limited cultivation and use of cannabis

25.11.2021

On 4 October 2021 the equalities minister in Malta presented a bill to change laws on cannabis.

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France: Parliamentary Committee reports on cannabis regulation

21.07.2021

In May 2021, a multidisciplinary committee established by the French Parliament published three reports on cannabis regu

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New report highlights public health risks and increasing availability of ‘designer benzodiazepines’ in Europe

09.06.2021

New benzodiazepines, which are not controlled by international drug laws, come under the spotlight today in a new report released by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) (1).

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Legalisation of cannabis in 3 US states: New York, Virginia, New Mexico

04.05.2021

In the last few weeks, three US states have legalised cannabis for recreational purposes, all via the legislature and not via public ballots.

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Recreational cannabis supply approved by voters in four US states but rejected in New Zealand

07.12.2020

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New Zealand: referendum on cannabis legalisation to take place in September 2020

28.05.2020

Following an agreement made in 2017 between the ruling coalition parties in New Zealand, it has been announced that a referendum on legalising the recreational use of cannabis will be held together with the next general election, on 19 September 2020.

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Australian Capital Territory legalises personal cannabis growing and consumption

30.10.2019

On 25 September 2019, the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) approved a law permitting personal cultivation, possession and use of cannabis for recreational purposes. The background note to the act describes t

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Italy and Sweden: court decisions on low-THC cannabis products

17.07.2019

Italy’s highest court says low-THC cannabis cannot be sold

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New Psychoactive Substances — Eurojust and the EMCDDA release first joint publication

15.11.2016

Eurojust and the EMCDDA have released today their first joint publication entitled 'New psychoactive substances in Europe. Legislation and prosecution — current challenges and solutions'.

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Responding to drug driving in Europe

18.09.2009

Many of the accidents and deaths that occur on European roads are caused by drivers whose performance is impaired by a psychoactive substance. Alcohol alone is estimated to account for up to 10 000 road deaths a year in the EU, one quarter of all road deaths (1).

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EU calls for 'common language' to describe drug-related crime

25.06.2007

Ensuring a high level of security for the general public is prominent on the European policy agenda and stepping up work to prevent drug-related crime is one of the key goals of the current EU drugs action plan (2005–2008).
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