Cannabis in Greece
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Cannabis in Greece is illegal, but if possession of a small amount is found to be for personal use, it is decriminalized in court. Individuals are arrested, although rarely convicted by court. Possession of large quantities may lead to several years in prison.[1]
History[edit]
In 1890, Greece outlawed the production and usage of hashish, but the laws were largely ineffective. Cannabis use rose following World War I, as Greek soldiers and refugees from now-Turkish Asia Minor arrived in mainland Greece, bringing the cannabis habit with them. This upsurge faded after World War II due to the substantial death and disorder of the German occupation.[2]
Reform[edit]
The Government was said to be preparing a bill that would decriminalize the use of drugs in August 2011, but the legislation was not changed.[citation needed]
In 2016, the Greek government formed a working group to assess the possibilities of medical cannabis, with a report to be issued in October.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Ελληνική νομοθεσία για κάνναβη (Greek Law on cannabis) (in Greek), mastouria.informe.com, 27 May 2007, retrieved 2011-08-10
- ^ E.L. Abel (29 June 2013). Marihuana: The First Twelve Thousand Years. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 135–. ISBN 978-1-4899-2189-5.
- ^ Mary Harris (2016-07-21). "Cannabis for Medical Use to be Legalized in Greece". GreekReporter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-05.
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