History of Cannabis Prohibition
July 2016
Myth #15. Dagga Makes You Crazy.
Some days I wake up wondering if the anti legalisation lobby are right. So incessant is the cry of ‘what about the children?’ coupled with reports of the Dagga ‘scourge’
December 2015
Legalisation Hearings in WCHC
Leader of the Dagga Party of South Africa, Jeremy Acton with co plaintiff Ras. Gareth Prince and 18 others, present a case to have the prohibition of dagga declared unconstitutional in the
November 2015
Ireland To Decriminalise All drugs
Ireland moves towards decriminalising substances including heroin, cocaine and cannabis as part of a “radical cultural shift”. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, the chief of Ireland’s National Drugs Strategy, said attitudes to drugs needed to
Medical Cannabis Plaintiff added to The DC’s Case
On Friday 20 November the Pretoria High Court granted permission for Clifford Thorp to join the DC case. After lengthy discussions with our legal team at Schindlers, we decided to
UNDOC Decriminalisation Report Leaked
A briefing paper by the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) — which recommended that countries consider “decriminalizing drug use and possession for personal consumption” — is published on
Malawi Legalises Industrial Hemp
Malawi President Peter Mutharika approves plans to allow for the legal cultivation and export of industrial hemp. The new law establishes an industrial hemp trial program; if the trials are successful,
July 2015
‘How To Win The Drug Policy Debate’
UK based drug policy think tank Transform publishes a ‘How To Win The Global Drug Policy Debate’ guide. A publication to make the case for drug policy and law reform
Radio 702 Walk For A Cause
Fields Of Green For ALL sponsors a team of Cannabis legalisation supporters to ‘Walk For A Cause’ at the annual Radio 702 Walk The Talk. Now in its eighth year,
Oregon Legalises All Cannabis
Under Measure 91, anyone over 21 in Oregon can now possess up to 8 ounces (220g) of usable dagga, such as dried buds at home and up to one ounce outside
June 2015
Medical Innovation Bill Tabled In Parliament (again)
The Medical Innovation Bill, tabled by the late Dr Mario Ambrosini recommends legislation for medical practitioners to prescribe cannabis, with respect to several life-threatening diseases such as cancer. The Bill
UNODC Releases 2015 World Drug Report
The World Drug Report presents a comprehensive annual overview of the latest developments in the world’s illicit drug markets by focusing on the production, trafficking and consumption of the main
May 2015
Exhale The Good Stuff
It's certainly not the first time it's been done around the world - but it could well be the first time a joint has been lit on South Africa's national
Global Cannabis March. Cape Town 2015
An estimated 15,000 cannabis enthusiasts took to the streets of Cape Town for the annual Global Cannabis March through the city's CBD. The three km route wound it's way up
April 2015
SA Government Cannabis Round Table
The Department of Social Development in partnership with the Central Drug Authority (CDA) hosts a round table discussion on the use of cannabis in South Africa. The agenda discussed the
US Federal Government Admits Cannabis Kills Cancer Cells
In a rare and largely unnoticed move, the US federal government has admitted that cannabis is effective in shrinking certain types of cancer cells. The unexpected and groundbreaking declaration was made
Chile’s First Medical Cannabis Harvest
Chile has harvested its first crop of medicinal marijuana as part of a pilot program that is aimed to ease the pain of cancer sufferers. The plants were harvested
Third Annual D.Day 4.20 Street Party
The third annual D.Day 4.20 Street Party is hosted by Carfax in Newtown, Johannesburg. Over 3000 people crammed into the legendary night club and adjacent streets for a celebration of
March 2015
Washington DC Legalises All Cannabis.
Washington DC legalises all forms of Cannabis in what is seen as the most controlled legalisation laws to date. Under the law, residents can grow and possess Dagga in their
February 2015
Alaska Legalises Cannabis
Alaska becomes the third state to completely legalise cannabis for adults over 21 years of age. 28g for personal possession is allowed, but public use is prohibited. Residents are permitted
Jamaica Decriminalises Possession Of Cannabis
Jamaica decriminalises personal possession of Cannabis in what the Justice Minister Mark Golding called a “more enlightened approach” to dealing with cannabis possession. Cannabis is decriminalised for religious, medical and
Spannabis 2015
Fields Of Green For All visits ‘Spannabis’ – Europe’s biggest Cannabis expo in Barcelona, Spain. In its 9th year, this huge event attracts nearly 40,000 visitors and showcases every conceivable
January 2015
The Link Between Legal Cannabis and Suicide Rates
The links between medical cannabis laws and suicide rates is a relatively new area of research. The CATO Institute has just released an appraisal of the latest statistics from a
Know Your Rights V 3.0 Published
January 2015: Version three of the Dagga Couple ‘Know Your Rights’ booklet published. This handy pocket guide ensures South African cannabis users understand the mechanics of being arrested, and know
October 2014
Crime Stoppers Intl. Conference 2014
We were a little taken aback when we received an invite to speak at the 35th Crime Stoppers Conference in Cape Town in October. Nothing like a visit to the
September 2014
Global Commission on Drug Policy Report 2014
Former Presidents of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland Join With Kofi Annan, Richard Branson, George Shultz, Paul Volcker And Others Make Bold, New Recommendations for Major Paradigm
