Belgium on board the drugs deregulation train

A generational challenge on the legalisation of cannabis is taking place in Belgium, where young members of almost all political parties have submitted a bill to revise drug policy. They say that so far this has failed. In fact, despite the repressive laws, marijuana is the most widely used illegal psychoactive substance in the country.

They may be young but they’re not irresponsible. The new political generation propose policies based on each individual’s responsible choice. And they don’t want to put their heads in the sand. They know there is no such thing as a society without drugs. So, they ask, why try to deny it? Why leave room for a black market, which doesn’t guarantee the quality of substances and poses more danger to consumers’ health?

In Belgium, possession of cannabis by an adult is tolerated up to 3 grammes. However, there are some mayors, such as the mayor of...

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