Since democracy arrived in Spain, personal use and possession of cannabis has never been a crime. ‘There is no law that says either you can not use cannabis or you do not have the right to use it.’ said Martin Barriuso, the president of Pannagh and the Federation of Cannabis Clubs in Spain (FAC). However, a lack of concrete drug policies frequently pits authorities against cannabis users.
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Spain’s Legal Wars Over Cannabis II
Thanks to federations in Spain, FAC and FEDCAC, political parties are more open for dialog to find a common ground. They agreed on creating a commission to start reviewing the regulation, which is considered as a lot to start with. However Albert Tió the president of FEDCAC (Federation of Cannabis Clubs in Catalonia) is a little prudent. ‘’We had positive reaction in personal contact with the politicians. But we also know that the proposal will be restrictive. That’s why we are waiting to be invited and make the law less restrictive’’ he said.
A new model in Spain for cannabis users
A country that is widely known for its bullfights and flamenco shows is now running against Netherlands’ famous coffeeshops. Having discovered a loophole in the law which I’ll dig into in my next post, hundreds of ”associations” and thousands of home growers are said to be located in Catalonia, and the Basque region is not lingering behind.
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