Newsletter Tag: August 2025

    Requiem for the Rule of Law: Shadows of Prohibition and the Dawn of Awakening (Documentary)

    This documentary examines challenges to the European legal framework arising from prohibition-based drug policies. It traces advocacy efforts from protests in Oslo to proceedings in Strasbourg, highlighting concerns regarding the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the Council of Europe (CoE), and the broader implications of restrictive drug control approaches. The production presents evidence and arguments aimed at fostering accountability and stimulating debate on the relationship between drug policy, human rights, and the rule of law.

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      State-Level Marijuana Reform: Lessons Learned and Ongoing Challenges

      This report reviews nearly three decades of marijuana policy reform in the United States, beginning with the legalization of medical cannabis in California in1996 and extending to widespread state-level legalization and decriminalization. Drawing on focus group insights, it highlights outcomes such as reduced criminalization, increased access to regulated cannabis products, and shifting public attitudes toward legalization, alongside ongoing challenges and unintended consequences. The findings emphasize the need for marijuana policies that address public health and safety, prioritize criminal justice reform, strengthen regulatory oversight, expand research and data collection, and ensure sustained advocacy and policymaker engagement.

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