Legalisation and regulation of drugs like cannabis should be examined by Govt, TDs say

The latest report by the Oireachtas Justice Committee has recommended that the Government examine the regulation and legalisation of drugs like cannabis

A NEW REPORT by the Oireachtas Justice Committee has recommended that legalisation of certain drugs be examined by the Government as well as allowing some drug cultivation at a “non-profit” level.

While Lawless said that the current health-based approach to drugs is currently being brought in, it needed to be accelerated. He added that the process of decriminalisation, which has been brought in by countries like Portugal, had helped reduce that stigma. These clubs have appeared in other countries in recent years, with clubs organising the cultivation of cannabis for the personal needs of members, rather than for sale.

He said: “The policy of this government to criminalise drug users is archaic and incompatible with a health led approach to drugs. We welcome the decision to accept this motion, however we call on the government to get serious about sensible drug policy and to set a date for a Citizens’ Assembly on drugs without any further delay.

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