Report: «How to legalize cannabis in accordance with international conventions».»

Augur Associates, a Paris-based cannabis consulting firm, launched its latest white paper, «How to Legalize Cannabis in Compliance with International Conventions,» at the Plant Medicine Week which took place last week in Malta.

Legalize cannabis in accordance with international conventions

In recent years, new approaches to drug and cannabis regulation have emerged in Europe. Following a period of strict prohibition promoted worldwide by the United States, European countries are increasingly beginning to experiment with the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis.

The common understanding is that international conventions, which govern the use of drugs for medical and research purposes, prohibit other uses, generally referred to as «recreational» or «adult use.» A thorough and detailed analysis of the conventions, based on the latest scientific research by the FAAAT and Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli, which you can be found here, nevertheless leaves room for regulations governing uses other than medical and research purposes.

Along with the’Malta's current approach to legalization Given the importance of the internal market and the desire of Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Switzerland to legalize or experiment with legalization, this white paper outlines the options available under international and European drug policy for effectively regulating the production, distribution, and consumption of cannabis.

The report, currently available only in English, is available here. An expanded French edition will follow this summer.