But to make you realise that, there seems to be different interpretations of the law and different consequences,” the group said. “We can no longer trust a political philosophy and leaders that so easily sway back to the draconian mentality of the past, criminalising or medicalising people. …Read the full story
I had just come back from rehabilitation training in the US, where we were taught a zero-tolerance, punitive approach towards drug rehabilitation. Through this new authority, we have the opportunity to create a safe, balanced, responsible, informative and legal framework for the benefit of all. I will never encourage people to smoke weed, just as […]
Even though a consultation process over the new cannabis law was launched, this ended up being more of a ‘tick-box’ exercise just to meet requirements. The Malta Insurance Association was one of those who contributed to the consultation process and was one of those entities that expressed certain concerns. Malta’s swift passing of the bill […]
“The government is not encouraging people to use cannabis. Under the proposed new laws, cannabis users will be able to grow plants at home or buy the substance from specially set up associations. “Let’s not use the politics of fear here,” the minister said. …Read the full story
The government, through its reform, is at no stage advocating, promoting or incentivising the use of cannabis. The bill we moved in parliament earlier this month presents a tangible change to our legal framework, which puts people first, and disrupts the supply of illegal drugs by organised crime. I believe that the truly innovative aspect […]
The police said in a statement the man, who is 42, was arrested on Friday. …Read the full story
The company, which will operate from Ħal Far Industrial Estate, will not be growing cannabis locally. …Read the full story
MASW would be in favour of an education campaign to inform the population of such negative effects. There is no indication on how the authorities will ensure that children and young people in private residences will not be exposed to cannabis and the White Paper does not consider the consequences of substance use on family […]
Under the government plans, home-cultivated cannabis cannot be sold, and can only be consumed in the same household. …Read the full story
The decision to legalise another substance based on unclear objectives would be unwise, unsafe and an irresponsible move for the well-being of society,” they said. …Read the full story
The study, carried out by MISCO International, focuses on drug use and regulation in Malta. Carried out in January and February, 67% of the 976 participants, mostly aged between 16 and 34, said they have used drugs for recreational purposes. …Read the full story
