The German government’s plan to liberalize cannabis rules was approved, clearing its final parliamentary hurdle on Friday. Possession of limited amounts of marijuana will be decriminalized starting April 1. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government spearheaded the legislation, which was previously approved by the
Ecuador’s high court on Wednesday decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure. The decision of Ecuador’s highest court came in response to a lawsuit from a terminally ill woman diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral
Germany’s government presented scaled-back plans Wednesday to liberalize the country’s rules on cannabis, including by decriminalizing possession of limited amounts and allowing marijuana sales for recreational purposes to members of nonprofit “cannabis clubs.” In a second step, German officials also envision setting
One of the largest provinces in Canada is moving forward with a plan to become the first province in the country to decriminalize several hard drugs. Starting on Tuesday, residents of British Columbia who are older than 18 will be allowed to