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A seed for a better future: A proposal for a European regulation of cannabis use

by Actions & EventsCannabis Social ClubEnglish (en)EU LOBBY CAMPAIGNFREEDOM TO FARM

We are proud to present our proposal, addressed to the European Commission, the European Parliament and the governments of the Members States represented in the European Council, related to cannabis use for recreational purposes and the decriminalization of minor offences related to illicit drugs.

The proposal defines the opportunities the European Union has to regulate the personal use of illicit drugs, as well as the cultivation or possession for such purposes in order to respect basic rights of the users. It presents the trends and legal possibilities to regulate cannabis supply systems, as well as provides arguments for the decriminalization of illicit drug use in the European Union.

It is necessary to give a voice to the civil society through the participatory tools in the Member States and to explore new models of regulation that are based on human rights and harm reduction.

For more information see: SUMMARY PROPOSALS FOR THE REGULATION OF CANNABIS FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

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ReLeaf Malta proposes Freedom to Farm for the Maltese Constitutional reform

by Actions & EventsFREEDOM TO FARMMALTANews

In the past years, Malta experienced drastic demographic, technological and infrastructural change. These changes are having a direct effect on the country and positioning Malta at a curious cross roads between a conservative and closed past towards a more open, diverse and inclusive future.

A country that slowly but surely emerges from a relatively economic and socially stagnant past, and moving towards an innovative and modern future requires a constitution which reflects novel aspirations of the people, whilst include safeguards for the promotion of a democratic and just nation state.

The country is implementing these changes with a strong capitalist mindset and with commercial interests sometimes taking over human, environmental and health considerations. We are seeing a corporate take over in various fields, with the role and rights of the individual diminished in the name of good business.

It is curious that when it comes to certain substances, such as cannabis, the Government together with businesses is centralising cultivation, manufacturing and distribution to the extent that Maltese citizens continue to face harsh criminal repercussions if caught cultivating cannabis for personal use.

ReLeaf is therefore highlighting the importance to safeguard the right to personal cultivation of plants, including psychoactive plants and ensure Maltese citizens continue to enjoy the right to personal cultivation and freedom to farm.

Read the ReLeaf proposal for the Reform of the Constitution of Malta here: https://riformakostituzzjonali.gov.mt/documents/andrew-bonello-releaf-malta/?lang=en

Source: ReLeaf Malta