Cannabis: Legalise and Utilise

We believe the possession and use of cannabis (also known as marijuana, hemp) ought to be a matter of choice and not of law.

We believe that the prohibition of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) possession, cultivation and supply to adults is against the public interest.

We believe that the prohibition of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) possession, cultivation and supply to adults contravenes Human Rights.

We believe that the prohibition of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) possession, cultivation and supply to adults inhibits the use of a beneficial resource.

We believe ending of the prohibition of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) possession, cultivation and supply to adults is a vital step that should be taken worldwide to benefit the people and their environment.

We call upon the Governments and Political Leaders of all the Countries of the World to:

- hasten the ending the prohibition of the cannabis (marijuana, hemp) plant, its cultivation and supply for the good of the peoples of this world, on a local, national and international level.

- secure the release of all prisoners convicted only of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) offences and to ensure that all criminal records for cannabis-only offences are expunged.

- encourage public and private research into the many beneficial uses of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) including industrial, social and medical uses for the good of the people.

- halt all criminal and civil prosecutions for the possession or cultivation of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) for use as a social or private relaxant including its uses as a sacrament or in religious or other ritual and any use that the user considers to be beneficial to them, so long as no harm is done to others, their property of their Rights.

WE DEMAND:

- that the possession, cultivation and use of pure cannabis (marijuana, hemp) and its products be free from prosecution.

- that all laws treat all cannabis (marijuana, hemp) users equally and that the same level of consumer protection be available as there is on other consumables: quality control, hygiene, weights and measures.

- that high priority be given to the cultivation of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) for the express purpose of the localised production of virtually cost-free fuels through the process of pyrolysis on cannabis biomass, and as a source of fibre and hurd.

- that provision be made to enable the setting up of public establishments where the use of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) is permitted.

- that provision be made to enable the setting up of outlets for the legal supply of cannabis (marijuana, hemp) .

- that at least the same level of protection be given to the cannabis (marijuana, hemp) consumer as is given to the consumers of other commodities: weights and measures, quality etc.

- that all prisoners presently held only on cannabis (marijuana, hemp) convictions or charges be released from custody without delay and that all criminal records for cannabis offences be expunged.

- that sufficient cannabis (marijuana, hemp) be produced and made available for "medicinal use" for those that need it, at low cost and free of taxation other than taxation on profits - "medicinal use" being any use found to be of benefit.