Czech Republic legalizes cannabis for health

Czech Parliament decides to legalize cannabis in serious diseases

31.01.2013

The Czech Parliament approved on Wednesday the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes. 67 of the 74 senators in the upper house approved the new regulation. According to this, cannabis may be prescribed by physicians for serious illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's.

Initially, the cannabis will be imported from Israel or the Netherlands to the Czech Republic for one year. Thereafter, the government plans to award five-year breeder's leases in their own country.

German Bundestag votes on legalization of cannabis
Recently, the German Bundestag dealt with a motion from the group „The left“, in which the party the „Legalization of cannabis through the introduction of cannabis clubs "calls.

According to some studies, about three million Germans consumed cannabis in different ways in the past year. About 14 million Germans have already had experience with cannabis. The legalization of 30 grams for personal use would put an end to the criminalization of consumers. In so-called „Cannabis Social Clubs“ For example, adults could legally buy cannabis products without having to fear criminal consequences and exposing themselves to the dangers of the black market, explained Georg Wurth, Managing Director of the German Hemp Association (DHV). (Sb)

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