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| ====== Info Association Legalize it! 2019 ====== | ====== Info association Legalize it! 2019 ====== |
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| The contributions of **2018** you can find [[en:verein_li/aktuell18|here]], the current [[en:verein_li/aktuell|here]]. | You can find the **2018** posts [[en:verein_li/aktuell18|here]], and the current ones [[en:verein_li/aktuell|here]]. |
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| ^20.12.2019 => Winter break office from 23 December to 17 January^ | <WRAP linews> |
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| An eventful association year is coming to an end: On 1 February we held our [[en:verein_li/agenda|association meeting]] for the second time in the Volkshaus. At the end of March we launched our [[en:aktuelles/start|Wiki]] updated. In May the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade]] took place for the second time in Zurich-Oerlikon. We brought 4 issues of our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] magazine and in autumn an additional {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|overview of the repression}} ({{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?linkonly|SH12.1, A3}}).\\ \\ **Many thanks to all who have supported us!**\\ \\ Now it is time for our [[en:verein_li/agenda|winter break]], in which we want to tank up as much energy as possible for 2020. The [[en:verein_li/agenda|program]] is already well filled: First, close the 2019 also accounting, then the [[en:verein_li/agenda|association meeting]], the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] No. 87 and in May again the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade]].\\ \\ **During the winter break** the office is only open on **Friday afternoon** by telephone - from **20 January** we will be available again on MO, DI, DO and FR afternoons.\\ \\ **We wish all nice winter days and a successful start into the new year!** | ===== 20.12.2019 => Winter break office from 23 December to 17 January. ===== |
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| | An eventful association year comes to an end: On February 1, we held our [[en:aktuelles:agenda|association meeting]] for the second time in the Volkshaus. At the end of March we updated our [[en:aktuelles/start|Wiki]]. In May, the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade]] took place for the second time in Zurich-Oerlikon. We brought out 4 issues of our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] and in autumn an additional {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|Repression overview}}({{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?linkonly|SH12.1, A3}}). {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|Repression overview}}{{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?linkonly|SH12.1, A3}}\\ \\ **Many thanks to all who supported us!**\\ \\ Now it's time for our [[en:aktuelles:agenda|winter break]], during which we want to recharge as much energy as possible for 2020. The [[en:aktuelles:agenda|program]] is already well filled: First, close the 2019 also accounting, then the [[en:aktuelles:agenda|association meeting]], the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] No. 87 and in May again the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade]].\\ \\ **During the winter break**, the office is only available by phone on **Friday afternoon** - as of **January 20**, we are again available MO, DI, DO and FR afternoons.\\ \\ **We wish you all nice winter days and a successful start into the new year! |
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| ^12/20/2019 - Addendum: National Council approves pilot projects.^ | ===== 12/20/2019 - Addendum: National Council approves pilot projects. ===== |
| Already on 10 December, the National Council in its new composition had voted on the [[https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20190021|amendment to the Narcotics Act]] (experimental article/pilot projects): With [[https://www.parlament.ch/poly/Abstimmung/51/out/vote_51_19800.pdf|100 to 85 votes]] (with 2 abstentions) **Eintreten** was decided. The business now goes back to the [[https://www.parlament.ch/de/organe/kommissionen/sachbereichskommissionen/kommissionen-sgk|Commission]], which in its old composition had voted against (by a very narrow margin) (see [[en:verein_li/aktuell|Web update as of 18.11.2019]]).\\ Now it remains to be seen once again when and how the Commission will continue to deal with the business and how the future votes will turn out - Swiss politics is certainly not for the impatient! However, it would be nice if something meaningful would come out after all these years, which unfortunately has not really been the case all too often... | Already on December 10, the National Council had voted in a new composition on the [[https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20190021|amendment of the Narcotics Law]] (experimental article/pilot projects): With [[https://www.parlament.ch/poly/Abstimmung/51/out/vote_51_19800.pdf|100 votes to 85]] (with 2 abstentions) it was decided to **accept the** amendment. Thus, the business now goes back to the [[https://www.parlament.ch/de/organe/kommissionen/sachbereichskommissionen/kommissionen-sgk|commission]], which in its old composition had still voted (very narrowly) against (see [[en:verein_li/aktuell19|web update of 18.11.2019]]).\\ Now, once again, it remains to be seen when and how the commission will continue to deal with the business and how the future votes will turn out - Swiss politics is certainly not for the impatient! However, it would be nice if something meaningful would come out after all these years, which unfortunately was not really the case all too often... |
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| ^12/09/2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 86 is out & No. 85 is online^ | ===== 09.12.2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 86 is published & No. 85 is online ===== |
| Last week our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|Members]] the current **number 86** of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] received. It contains articles on the following topics: The pending business of the Swiss [[en:magazin/thc-politik|Hemp Policy]], hash from the darknet and an update on the [[https://www.hanflegal.ch/wiki/verein_li/thc-kultur?s[]=jointindex|Swiss Joint Index]]. | Last week our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] received the current **number 86 of** our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] It contains articles on the following topics: The pending deals of the Swiss [[en:magazin/thc-politik|hemp policy]], hash from the darknet and an update on the [[https://www.hanflegal.ch/wiki/verein_li/thc-kultur?s[]=jointindex|Swiss joint index]]. |
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| | [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|{{:verein_li:aktuell_191209_li85.png |Legalize it! No. 85 from fall 2019 is online}}]] |
| | We have also pdf'd another issue of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] This is {{:verein_li:li85_0919_0116.pdf|Issue 85}}now available for {{:verein_li:li85_0919_0116.pdf|Issue 85}} [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|download]] both as a whole and as individual articles in the areas of [[en:magazin/thc-politik|politics]], [[en:magazin/thc-justiz|justice]], [[en:magazin/thc-kultur|culture]] and [[en:magazin/thc-szene|scene]]. The current issue is still reserved for our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]]. |
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| [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|{{:verein_li:aktuell_191209_li85.png |Legalize it! No. 85 of Fall 2019 is online}}]] | |
| We have also published another issue of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] pdf. The {{:verein_li:li85_0919_0116.pdf|issue 85}} is now available both as a whole and as individual articles in the areas of [[en:magazin/thc-politik|Politics]], [[en:magazin/thc-justiz|Justice]], [[en:magazin/thc-kultur|Culture]] and [[en:magazin/thc-szene|Scene]] to [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|Download]] ready for download. The current issue is still available to our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] members only. | |
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| ^05.12.2019 - Advance notice: CannaTrade 2020 from 15 to 17 May^ | ===== 05.12.2019 - Advance notice: CannaTrade 2020 from 15 to 17 May ===== |
| [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/de/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_191205_ct-logo.png?200 |CannaTrade 2020 from 15 to 17 May}}]] | [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/de/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_191205_ct-logo.png?200 |CannaTrade 2020 from 15 to 17 May}}]] |
| Mark your calendar already: From **15 to 17 May** next year the legendary **hemp fair** [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/de/|CannaTrade]] will take place - after 12 years [[https://bernexpo.ch/bex-de.aspx|in Bern]], where the premiere was celebrated in 2001.\\ For **those who decide quickly** or also as **gift** there is until the end of December [[https://www.starticket.ch/de/tickets/cannatrade-2020-international-cannabis-expo-3-tagespass-20200515-1100-bernexpo-bern|promotion for the 3 day pass]]. Also the [[https://cannaswisscup.ch/|CannaSwissCup]] will take place then - for **CBD-weed-Fans** can take advantage of the [[https://www.starticket.ch/de/tickets/cannaswisscup-201920-jury-member-20200515-1900-bernexpo-bern|Early Bird action]] offer. | Mark your calendar: Next year, from **May 15 to 17,** the legendary **hemp fair** [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/de/|CannaTrade]] will take place - after 12 years again in [[https://web.archive.org/web/20210305132634/https://www.bernexpo.ch/bex-de.aspx|Bern]], where the premiere was celebrated in 2001.\\ For those **who decide quickly** or also as a **gift**, there is a [[https://www.starticket.ch/de/tickets/cannatrade-2020-international-cannabis-expo-3-tagespass-20200515-1100-bernexpo-bern|promotion for the 3-day pass]] until the end of December. Also the [[https://cannaswisscup.ch/|CannaSwissCup]] will take place then - for **CBD-weed fans** the [[https://www.starticket.ch/de/tickets/cannaswisscup-201920-jury-member-20200515-1900-bernexpo-bern|Early Bird action]] offers itself. |
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| We are already looking forward to **three unforgettable days**! | We are already looking forward to **three unforgettable days**! |
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| ^11/18/2019 - Commission narrowly rejects cannabis pilot projects^ | ===== 11/18/2019 - Commission narrowly rejects cannabis pilots. ===== |
| Last Friday, November 15, the **Commission for Social Security and Health of the National Council** ([[https://www.parlament.ch/de/organe/kommissionen/sachbereichskommissionen/kommissionen-sgk|SGK-N]]) approved the creation of an [[https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20190021|experimental article]] with the casting vote of the president **rejected** (11 votes to 11 with 2 abstentions, [[https://www.parlament.ch/press-releases/Pages/mm-sgk-n-2019-11-15.aspx|Media release]]).\\ In July, the Commission had discussed various additional hurdles and submitted a [[https://www.parlament.ch/centers/documents/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=DOCID-1-9729|report on the protection of minors]] commissioned. The deal was then put 'on ice' in the meantime ([[en:verein_li/aktuell|Web update 9.9.19]]).\\ Even then it was not really clear what new insights such a report could provide - the pilot projects would only be open to adults anyway (and the [[en:thc_recht/starkillegal|distribution of cannabis]] to [[en:thc_recht/jugend|young people]] is already punishable). The [[https://www.parlament.ch/centers/documents/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=DOCID-1-9729|report]] also states (in the summary at the end): //"The envisaged legal measures for the protection of minors in the context of possible pilot trials with cannabis are appropriate and sufficient."// In addition, various **possibilities for improvement** are listed, but for their implementation //"more human and financial resources for prevention work and police enforcement".// would be needed. Perhaps a shift **away from repression** could provide additional resources in other areas? | Last Friday, November 15, the **Commission for Social Security and Health of the National Council**[[https://www.parlament.ch/de/organe/kommissionen/sachbereichskommissionen/kommissionen-sgk|(SGK-N]]) **rejected the** creation of an [[https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20190021|experimental article]] with the casting vote of the president (11 to 11 votes with 2 abstentions, [[https://www.parlament.ch/press-releases/Pages/mm-sgk-n-2019-11-15.aspx|media release]]).\\ In July, the commission had discussed various additional hurdles and commissioned a [[https://www.parlament.ch/centers/documents/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=DOCID-1-9729|report on the protection of minors]]. The business was then put 'on hold' in the meantime ([[en:verein_li/aktuell19|web update 9.9.19]]).\\ Even then, it was not really clear what new insights such a report could provide - the pilot projects would only be open to adults anyway (and [[en:thc_recht/starkillegal|passing cannabis on]] to [[en:thc_recht/jugend|young people]] is already punishable by law). The [[https://www.parlament.ch/centers/documents/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=DOCID-1-9729|report]] states (in the summary at the end): //"The planned legal measures for the protection of minors in the context of possible pilot tests with cannabis are appropriate and sufficient//. Various **possibilities for improvement** are also listed, but their implementation would require //"more human and financial resources for prevention work and police enforcement."// Perhaps a shift **away from repression** could provide additional resources in other areas? |
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| However, it seems that the report has not been able to convince the opponents **for the pilot projects (or it was just a delaying tactic anyway).** (or it was just a delaying tactic anyway). It is quite conceivable that one of the main reasons for the rejection was the fear that young people could have come into possession of "trial cannabis". But at least this would be produced under controlled conditions.\\ Unfortunately, many politicians have still not realised that young people have been completely unprotected on the black market for decades. **black market** on the black market. Bans and repression are the most important ingredients for a flourishing black market and not for a sensible **youth protection** (if such a thing really exists). Now it remains to be seen whether or how the newly composed parliament will continue the business.\\ **Many young people want to consume cannabis and will continue to do so - no one can prevent this.**. Therefore: [[en:mithilfe/spende|Let's Legalize it!]] | Apparently, however, the report **failed to convince opponents in favor of the pilot projects** (or it was just a delaying tactic anyway). It is quite conceivable that one of the main reasons for rejection was the fear that young people could have come into possession of "trial cannabis". But at least this would be produced under controlled conditions.\\ Unfortunately, many politicians still have not realized that young people have been completely unprotected on the **black market** for decades. Bans and repression are the most important ingredients for a flourishing black market and not for a meaningful **protection of minors** (if such a thing really exists). Now it remains to be seen if or how the newly composed parliament will continue the business.\\ **Many young people want to consume cannabis and will continue to do so - no one can prevent this**. Therefore: [[en:mithilfe/spende|Let's legalize it!]] |
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| ^Nov 14, 2019 - Bachelor's thesis on the economic impact of cannabis legalization.^ | ===== 11/14/2019 - Bachelor's thesis on the economic impact of cannabis legalization. ===== |
| Since the data basis on the **the economic effects of cannabis legalisation in** in Switzerland is very thin, we have conducted a study in the form of a [[https://www.fhgr.ch/fileadmin/fhgr/lebensraum/ZWF/Publikationen/2019/Bandli_Marco_BTZ15_BaTh2019.pdf|Bachelor thesis]] which has now been published. As a basis for the work, various data on **consumption** of cannabis in Switzerland. Afterwards, the current cannabis market **cannabis market** in Switzerland will be investigated. For this purpose, the consumption and prices on the current Swiss market are estimated. Based on this information, it is then possible to estimate the **market volume** under the current situation. Subsequently, a **legalization scenario** for Switzerland, which makes it possible to estimate the market in the event of legalisation. At the end of the paper, the tax revenue from value-added tax and cannabis tax is estimated. The figures are impressive and show that the current prohibition would generate hundreds of millions francs in **additional tax revenue** is preventing. Those interested in the work can read a [[http://www.oekonomenstimme.org/artikel/2019/11/steuereinnahmen-in-einem-legalisierten-cannabis-markt-schaetzungen-fuer-die-schweiz/|Summary]] of it or the [[https://www.fhgr.ch/fileadmin/fhgr/lebensraum/ZWF/Publikationen/2019/Bandli_Marco_BTZ15_BaTh2019.pdf|whole paper]] read. | Since the data basis on the **economic effects of cannabis legalization** in Switzerland is very thin, we commissioned a study in the form of a [[https://web.archive.org/web/20201030010110/https://www.fhgr.ch/fileadmin/fhgr/lebensraum/ZWF/Publikationen/2019/Bandli_Marco_BTZ15_BaTh2019.pdf|bachelor thesis]], which has now been published. As a basis for the thesis, various data on the **consumption of** cannabis in Switzerland are elicited. Afterwards, the current **cannabis market** in Switzerland is examined. For this purpose, the consumption and prices on the current Swiss market are estimated. Based on this data, the **market volume** under the current situation can be derived. Subsequently, a **legalization scenario** for Switzerland is designed, which allows an estimation of the market in case of a legalization. At the end of the paper, the tax revenue from value-added tax and cannabis tax is estimated. The figures are impressive and show that the current prohibition prevents hundreds of millions francs in **additional tax revenue**. Those interested in the paper can read a [[http://www.oekonomenstimme.org/artikel/2019/11/steuereinnahmen-in-einem-legalisierten-cannabis-markt-schaetzungen-fuer-die-schweiz/|summary of]] it or the [[https://web.archive.org/web/20201030010110/https://www.fhgr.ch/fileadmin/fhgr/lebensraum/ZWF/Publikationen/2019/Bandli_Marco_BTZ15_BaTh2019.pdf|entire paper]] right now. |
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| **Addendum**: [[https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/cannabis-steuer-einnahmen-von-300-millionen-pro-jahr-ld.1522729|Cannabis could bring the state over 300 million a year]] (nzz.ch, 19.11.19). | **Addendum**: [[https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/cannabis-steuer-einnahmen-von-300-millionen-pro-jahr-ld.1522729|Cannabis could bring the state over 300 million per year]] (nzz.ch, 19.11.19). |
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| ^Nov 03, 2019 - Shit happens 12.1: New Repression Overview^ | ===== 11/03/2019 - Shit happens 12.1: New repression overview ===== |
| {{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?direct&200 |Shit happens 12.1: New overview of repression}} | {{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?direct&200 |Shit happens 12.1: New repression overview}} |
| We have a new **overview of the repression** out: **Shit happens 12.1** (A3), which can be downloaded as {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|PDF}} or {{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?linkonly|JPG}} available. The idea was that besides our [[en:rechtshilfe/shit_happens|brochure]] and the [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|Wiki]] we need a concise presentation that shows the **complexity of hempprosecution** can be presented at a glance. It is intended as a basis for those seeking advice as well as for quick information for media professionals. | We have released a new **overview of repression**: **Shit happens 12.1** (A3), which {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|PDF}} {{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?linkonly|JPG}}is available as {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|PDF}}or. {{:thc_recht:sh12_1.jpg?linkonly|JPG}}The idea was that, in addition to our [[en:rechtshilfe/shit_happens|brochure]] and [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|wiki]], we needed a concise presentation that could show the **complexity of hemp prosecution** at a glance. It is meant as a basis for people seeking advice as well as for quick information for media professionals. |
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| This new overview is now used for specific [[en:rechtshilfe/rechtsauskuenfte|legal consultations]] in practice and we are also happy to receive [[li@hanflegal.ch|feedback]] from interested parties: Is it understandable? Is there a repression route missing?\\ The goal is that we refine this A3 further, perhaps produce a large print run or expand it into an A2: Depending on what feedback we get. Also with the {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|PDF}} with its links, we are curious: Is it useful?\\ With these findings we would like to publish in 2020 the [[en:rechtshilfe/shit_happens|Legal Aid brochure]] and the [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|Wiki]] and develop new ways of presenting this difficult subject in an accessible way: Chat bot, quiz or game, graphic infographic? | This new overview is now being tested in practice during specific [[en:rechtshilfe/rechtsauskuenfte|legal consultations]] and we are also happy to receive [[li@hanflegal.ch|feedback]] from interested parties: Is it understandable? Is there a repression path missing?\\ The goal is for us to further refine this A3, perhaps produce a large print run or expand it into an A2: Depending on what feedback we get. {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|PDF}}We are also curious about the one with {{:verein_li:shithappens12_1.pdf|PDF}}its links: Is it useful?\\ With these insights, in 2020 we would like to bring the [[en:rechtshilfe/shit_happens|legal aid brochure]] and the [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|wiki]] up to date, as well as develop new forms to present the difficult topic in an accessible way: Chat bot, quiz or game, graphic infographic? |
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| ^17.10.2019 - Opinion on the amendment of the Narcotics Act (cannabis medicinal products).^ | ===== 10/17/2019 - Opinion on the amendment of the Narcotics Act (cannabis medicinal products). ===== |
| In the [[https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/medizin-und-forschung/heilmittel/med-anwend-cannabis/gesetzesaenderung-cannabisarzneimittel.html|consultation procedure]] on the amendment of the [[en:thc_recht/umgang|Narcotics Act]] regarding [[en:thc_recht/medizin|cannabis as a medicinal product]] various organisations were asked for their opinion. What is disturbing about this is that many organisations were requested that have hardly anything to do with the topic. The [[en:verein_li/verein|association Legalize it!]] - as an organisation that is close to users and often also to patients - was not taken into account. The opinion of those affected simply does not seem to be of interest. | In the [[https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/medizin-und-forschung/heilmittel/med-anwend-cannabis/gesetzesaenderung-cannabisarzneimittel.html|consultation procedure]] on the amendment of the [[en:thc_recht/umgang|Narcotics Law]] regarding [[en:thc_recht/medizin|cannabis as a medicine]], various organizations were asked to comment. It is disturbing that many organizations were asked, which have hardly anything to do with the topic. The [[en:verein_li/verein|association Legalize it!]] - as an organization that is close to users and often also to patients - was not taken into account. The opinion of those affected simply does not seem to be of interest. |
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| | Since the consultation procedure is public, we have nevertheless decided to {{ :verein_li:stellungnahme_vernehmlassung_cannabisarzneimittel_verein_legalize_it_17okt2019.pdf |Opinion}}submit one. {{ :verein_li:stellungnahme_vernehmlassung_cannabisarzneimittel_verein_legalize_it_17okt2019.pdf |Opinion}}The content of the amendment was described in detail in our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|association magazine]] number 85 ( [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|online]] from December). In {{ :verein_li:stellungnahme_vernehmlassung_cannabisarzneimittel_verein_legalize_it_17okt2019.pdf |our opinion}}we welcome the present law change, this is nevertheless the most concrete, which brings us again a little further. {{ :verein_li:stellungnahme_vernehmlassung_cannabisarzneimittel_verein_legalize_it_17okt2019.pdf |our opinion}}However, we also propose some adjustments, in particular the **complete deletion of cannabis from the list of total prohibition**. In our statement, we also emphasize once again that the amendment to the law is clearly too short-sighted and that only a small proportion of patients will actually benefit from it. |
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| As the consultation procedure is open to the public, we have nevertheless decided to submit an {{ :verein_li:stellungnahme_vernehmlassung_cannabisarzneimittel_verein_legalize_it_17okt2019.pdf |statement}} to submit a statement. The content of the amendment was published in our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|association magazine]] number 85 (from December [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|online]]). In {{ :verein_li:stellungnahme_vernehmlassung_cannabisarzneimittel_verein_legalize_it_17okt2019.pdf |our statement}} we welcome the present amendment to the law, as it is the most concrete thing that brings us a little further forward. However, we also propose some adjustments, in particular the **the complete deletion of cannabis from the list of total prohibition**. In our opinion, we also emphasise once again that the amendment to the law falls far short of the mark and that only a small proportion of patients will actually benefit from it. | |
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| ^05.10.2019 => Autumn break office 7 to 29 October^ | ===== 05.10.2019 => Autumn break office 7 to 29 October ===== |
| [[en:mithilfe/spende|{{:verein_li:aktuell_121008_schnecke.jpg |Fall Break}}]] | [[en:mithilfe/spende|{{:verein_li:aktuell_121008_schnecke.jpg |Fall Break}}]] |
| The office is from **7 to 29 October in holiday mode**: It is **Thursdays and Fridays in the afternoon.** otherwise we are mainly available by [[li@hanflegal.ch|e-mail]] otherwise. \\ \\ From 31 October we will be available again as usual (Mon/Thurs/Thurs/Fri, afternoons).\\ \\ **We wish you all nice autumn days!** | The office is in **vacation mode from October 7 to 29**: It is staffed on **Thursdays and Fridays in the afternoon**, otherwise we can be reached mainly by [[li@hanflegal.ch|e-mail]]. \\ \\ As of October 31, we will be available again as usual (Mon/Thurs/Thurs/Fri, afternoons).\\ \\ **We wish you all beautiful autumn days!** |
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| ^09.09.2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 85 is published & No. 84 is online^ | ===== 09.09.2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 85 is published & No. 84 is online ===== |
| These days, our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] the current **number 85** of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] in the mailbox. It contains articles on the following topics: the elections in October, the current Swiss [[en:magazin/thc-politik|hemp policy]], [[en:thc_recht/medizin|Medical hemp]], [[en:thc_recht/statistik|statistics]] (Hempseeds & Hash/weed), the price of weedproduction and a [[https://www.seismoverlag.ch/de/daten/cannabispolitik/|book tip]]. | In these days our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] will have the current **number 85 of** our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] in their mailbox. It contains articles on the following topics: the elections in October, the current Swiss [[en:magazin/thc-politik|hemp policy]], [[en:thc_recht/medizin|medical hemp]], [[en:thc_recht/statistik|statistics]] (hemp seeds & hash/weed), the price of weed production and a [[https://www.seismoverlag.ch/de/daten/cannabispolitik/|book tip]]. |
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| | We have also pdf'd another issue of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] This is {{:verein_li:li84_0619_0116.pdf|Issue 84}}now available for {{:verein_li:li84_0619_0116.pdf|Issue 84}} [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|download]] both as a whole and as individual articles in the areas of [[en:magazin/thc-politik|politics]], [[en:magazin/thc-justiz|justice]] and [[en:magazin/thc-szene|scene]]. The current issue is still reserved for our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]]. |
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| [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|{{:verein_li:aktuell_190909_li84.png |Legalize it! No. 84 of Summer 2019 is online}}]] | |
| We have also published another issue of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] pdf. The {{:verein_li:li84_0619_0116.pdf|issue 84}} is now available both as a whole and as individual articles in the areas of [[en:magazin/thc-politik|Politics]], [[en:magazin/thc-justiz|Justice]] and [[en:magazin/thc-szene|Scene]] to [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|Download]] ready for download. The current issue is still available to our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] members only. | |
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| ^09/09/2019 - Addendum: Cannabis pilot projects in cities.^ | ===== 09.09.2019 - Addendum: Cannabis pilot projects in cities. ===== |
| **In short: This will probably nothing (clever) more...** | **In short: This will probably be nothing (clever) anymore...** |
| Already on July 5, the Commission for Social Security and Health of the National Council ([[https://www.parlament.ch/de/organe/kommissionen/sachbereichskommissionen/kommissionen-sgk|SGK-N]]) in its [[https://www.parlament.ch/press-releases/Pages/mm-sgk-n-2019-07-05.aspx|media release]] about this business ([[https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20190021|19.021]]): It is to be put 'on ice' for the time being, as a report on the protection of minors is to be written first. Apparently, this has the highest priority for the commission, whereby one wonders why the protection of minors plays a role in studies in which only adults are allowed to participate anyway. Apart from that, it could also be argued that the protection of minors has fallen by the wayside for decades, since [[en:thc_recht/umgang|bans and repression]] with the resulting black market (and the resulting impenetrability) are the greatest danger not only for [[en:thc_recht/jugend|young people]] for young people. But apparently many still see this differently and believe in the fairy tale of youth protection through prohibition.\\ But back to the pilot projects: The Commission thinks it is a good idea that the employers and schools of future study participants should be informed about their participation. Commission minorities also want to raise the hurdles for study approval even further and are even in favour of study participants having to hand in their driving licence (during the study). | Already on July 5, the Commission for Social Security and Health of the National Council[[https://www.parlament.ch/de/organe/kommissionen/sachbereichskommissionen/kommissionen-sgk|(SGK-N]]) had informed about this business[[https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20190021|(19.021]]) in its [[https://www.parlament.ch/press-releases/Pages/mm-sgk-n-2019-07-05.aspx|media release]]: It is to be put 'on hold' for the time being, as a report on the protection of minors is to be written first. Apparently this has the highest priority for the commission, whereby one wonders why the protection of minors plays a role in studies in which only adults are allowed to participate anyway. Apart from that, it could also be argued that the protection of minors has fallen by the wayside for decades, since [[en:thc_recht/umgang|bans and repression]] with the resulting black market (and the accompanying opacity) represent the greatest danger, not only for [[en:thc_recht/jugend|young people]]. But apparently many people still see this differently and believe in the fairy tale of youth protection through bans.\\ But back to the pilot projects: The commission thinks it is a good idea that the employers and schools of the future study participants should be informed about their participation. Commission minorities also want to raise the hurdles for study approval even further and are even in favor of study participants having to hand in their driver's license (during the study). |
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| **Conclusion**: Pilot projects of this kind have been discussed for what feels like an eternity. Realistically, however, these are only part of the smallest commonseeds denominator in Swiss cannabis policy. [[en:magazin/thc-politik|cannabis policy]] (besides the [[en:thc_recht/medizin|medical use]]). Should such studies really be carried out one day, this would be no more than proof that there are no majorities for real change. **there are no majorities for a real change** and improvement of the current situation.\\ The course of the discussions even shows more and more clearly that the whole thing is degenerating into a kind of token exercise of politics. Decades pass before implementation and what is then left in reality is all too often ineffective or even ridiculous. Viewed in the pro-anti-scheme, this means that both sides can show their constituencies that they have got their ideas in and got them through - even if in this case the result then consists after 20 years of a few studies on a subject on which there would already be plenty of and more reliable data. And even with the argument that figures are needed for Switzerland, it remains open whether such studies will provide them at all - because whether there will even be the incentives to overcome the high hurdles for approval one day remains to be seen.\\ In the end, it will probably be difficult to find participants for such projects at all - which means that the whole thing already seems rather pointless today. | **Conclusion**: Such pilot projects have been discussed for what feels like an eternity. Realistically, however, they are only part of the lowest common denominator in Swiss [[en:magazin/thc-politik|cannabis policy]] (besides [[en:thc_recht/medizin|medical use]]). Should such studies really be carried out one day, this would be nothing more than proof that there are **no majorities for a real change** and improvement of the current situation.\\ The course of the discussions even shows more and more clearly that the whole thing is degenerating into a kind of token exercise of politics. Decades pass before implementation and what remains in reality is all too often ineffective or even ridiculous. In the pro-anti-scheme, this means that both sides can show their constituencies that they have introduced and pushed through their ideas - even if, in this case, the result then consists, after 20 years, of a few studies on a topic on which there would already be numerous and more reliable data. And even with the argument that figures are needed for Switzerland, it remains open whether such studies will provide them at all - because it remains to be seen whether there will even be the incentives to overcome the high hurdles for approval one day.\\ In the end, it will probably be difficult to find participants for such projects at all - which makes the whole thing seem rather pointless already today. |
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| ^08.08.2019 - Transfers now also by credit card^ | ===== 08.08.2019 - Transfers now also by credit card ===== |
| **Donations** and [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|membership fees]] can now also **by credit card** be paid by credit card. | **Donations** and [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|membership fees]] can now be paid by **credit card**. |
| [[en:mithilfe/spende|Here you can find the revised page with all our transfer options]]. | [[en:mithilfe/spende|Here you can find the revised page with all our transfer options]]. |
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| ^08.07.2019 => Summer break office until August 7^ | ===== 08.07.2019 => Summer break office until 7 August ===== |
| [[en:/verein_li/agenda|{{:verein_li:aktuell_100709_topps.jpg |Agenda}}]] | [[en:aktuelles:agenda|{{:verein_li:aktuell_100709_topps.jpg |Agenda}}]] |
| From **8 July to 7 August** the office will be in **break mode**. During this time we are only available **Thursdays and Fridays, always in the afternoon.** by telephone. Outside these times we are best reached by [[li@hanflegal.ch|e-mail]] to reach us.\\ \\ From Thursday, the **August 8th** the office will be available again as usual (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, preferably in the afternoon). \\ \\ **We wish everyone a wonderful summer time!** | From **July 8 to August 7** the office will be in **break mode**. During this time we are only available on **Thursdays and Fridays, in the afternoon**. Outside of these times, we can best be reached by [[li@hanflegal.ch|email]].\\ \\ As of Thursday, **August 8**, the office will be available again as usual (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, preferably in the afternoon). \\ \\ **We wish you all a wonderful summertime!** |
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| ^08.07.2019 - New documents on the subject of punishmentprosecution^ | ===== 08.07.2019 - New documents on the topic criminal prosecution ===== |
| [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|{{:thc_recht:strafbefehl_winterthur_2018.jpg?200x150 |THC&Law: Dossier Penalty Orders & Documents}}]] | [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|{{:thc_recht:strafbefehl_winterthur_2018.jpg?200x150 |THC&Law: Dossier summary penalty orders & documents}}]] |
| We have added to our [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|THC and Law]]section with several new documents: The first [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|Penalty Order]] From [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2019|2019]] (law) and a [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2019|non-acceptance order]] (Zurich). On the subject of [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|seedsprosecution]] a [[en:thc_recht/erkennungsdienstlicheerfassung|identification service]] and a [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|Recognition of Facts]] (BL, 2019) with a police report.\\ In addition, we have a number of new developments in the field of [[en:thc_recht/medizin|Medicine]] an application for an [[en:thc_recht/ausnahmebewilligung|exemption permit]] with the treatment of cannabis.\\ \\ | We have added several new documents to our [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|THC and Law section]]: The first [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|summary penalty order]] of [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2019|2019]] (Jura) and a [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2019|non-tampering order]] (Zurich). On the subject of [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|semen tracing]], an [[en:thc_recht/erkennungsdienstlicheerfassung|identification service record]] and an [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|acknowledgement of facts]] (BL, 2019) with police report.\\ Furthermore, on the topic of [[en:thc_recht/medizin|medicine]], we added an application for an [[en:thc_recht/ausnahmebewilligung|exemption permit]] with the treatment of cannabis.\\ \\ |
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| ^08.07.2019 - Contribution in the "10vor10" and article about it^ | ===== 08.07.2019 - Feature in "10vor10" and related article ===== |
| Already on 12 June there was a report in the 10vor10 programme [[https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/10vor10/video/hanfboom-stellt-polizei-vor-probleme?id=792f32ed-d00c-4451-884a-338d885e25ff|about the unclear situation]] at prosecution of (illegal) cannabis in Switzerland. Also from the [[https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/kiffen-in-der-schweiz-beim-cannabis-konsum-wird-mit-unterschiedlichen-ellen-gemessen|accompanying article]] that there are (still) different **different approaches** (depending on canton and region or police and public prosecutor's office).\\ We consumers have always tried to obtain as much [[en:thc_recht/umgang|information]] possible, so that they at least have an idea of what the range of punishments is. [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|range of punishment]] can be. Here therefore still **two points**, that can be important.\\ - So that the [[en:thc_recht/quasilegal|possession of up to 10 grams]] the cannabis must be for **personal use** possession could be considered a misdemeanor. [[en:thc_recht/starkillegal|offence]] and punished accordingly (more severely).\\ - If it is a question of consumption, it can unfortunately still result in a [[en:thc_recht/normalillegal|a "normal" reprimand]] (with [[en:thc_recht/verzeigung|interrogation and protocol]], possibly even [[en:thc_recht/erkennungsdienstlicheerfassung|identification service]] etc.). This depends on the individual case (canton, region, police, public prosecutor's office, etc.). The customs authorities, for example, also [[en:thc_recht/quasilegal|small quantities]] as exempt from punishment, but then bring charges of smuggling or importation, even in the case of very small quantities. | Already on June 12, the program 10vor10 featured a [[https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/10vor10/video/hanfboom-stellt-polizei-vor-probleme?id=792f32ed-d00c-4451-884a-338d885e25ff|report on the unclear situation]] regarding the prosecution of (illegal) cannabis in Switzerland. The [[https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/kiffen-in-der-schweiz-beim-cannabis-konsum-wird-mit-unterschiedlichen-ellen-gemessen|article]] also shows that [[https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/kiffen-in-der-schweiz-beim-cannabis-konsum-wird-mit-unterschiedlichen-ellen-gemessen|there]] are (still) **different approaches** (depending on canton and region or police and public prosecutor).\\ We have always tried to provide users with as much [[en:thc_recht/umgang|information]] as possible, so that they at least have an idea of what the [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|range of punishment]] can be. Therefore, here are **two** more **points** that may be important.\\ - For [[en:thc_recht/quasilegal|possession of up to 10 grams to be exempt from punishment]], the cannabis must be intended for **personal use** - mere possession could be considered [[en:thc_recht/starkillegal|misdemeanor]] and punished (more severely) accordingly.\\ - If it is about consumption, it can unfortunately still come to a [[en:thc_recht/normalillegal|"normal" report]] (with [[en:thc_recht/verzeigung|interrogation and protocol]], possibly even [[en:thc_recht/erkennungsdienstlicheerfassung|recognition service recording]], etc.). This depends on the individual case (canton, region, police, public prosecutor etc.). The customs authorities, for example, often do not consider [[en:thc_recht/quasilegal|small quantities]] to be exempt from punishment, but instead report smuggling or importing, even in the case of very small quantities. |
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| - On 26 June, the Federal Council adopted its proposal for the **facilitation of cannabis medicinal products** presented ([[https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/medizin-und-forschung/heilmittel/med-anwend-cannabis/gesetzesaenderung-cannabisarzneimittel.html|Website]] - [[https://www.bag.admin.ch/dam/bag/de/dokumente/npp/cannabis/faktenblatt-cannabisarzneimittel.pdf.download.pdf/Faktenblatt_Cannabisarzneimittel.pdf|fact sheet [PDF]]]). In future, it should no longer require a licence from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), but a doctor would be responsible for it. The consultation procedure will last until 17 October. We will continue to publish (e.g. in the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]]) about the topic.\\ \\ - On the **topic cannabis** in Switzerland a new book has been published: "[[https://www.seismoverlag.ch/de/daten/cannabispolitik/|Cannabis policy - the questions no one is asking.]]». We will publish in the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] report about it. | - On June 26, the Federal Council presented its proposal for the **facilitation of cannabis medicinal products**[[https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/medizin-und-forschung/heilmittel/med-anwend-cannabis/gesetzesaenderung-cannabisarzneimittel.html|(website]] - [[https://www.bag.admin.ch/dam/bag/de/dokumente/npp/cannabis/faktenblatt-cannabisarzneimittel.pdf.download.pdf/Faktenblatt_Cannabisarzneimittel.pdf|fact sheet [PDF]]]). In the future, it should no longer need a license from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), but a medical person would be responsible for it. The consultation procedure will last until October 17. We will continue to report on the topic (e.g. in the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]]).\\ \\ - A new book has been published on the **subject of cannabis** in Switzerland: "[[https://www.seismoverlag.ch/de/daten/cannabispolitik/|Cannabispolitik - Die Fragen, die niemand stellt]]". We will report on it in the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] |
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| ^11.06.2019 - The magazine Legalize it! No. 84 is published^ | ===== 11.06.2019 - The magazine Legalize it! No. 84 is published ===== |
| These days our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] the latest **issue no. 84** of our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] in your mailbox. | These days our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] have the latest **issue No. 84 of** our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] in their mailbox. |
| In it you will find articles on the current [[en:magazin/thc-politik|hemp policy]] in Switzerland, the [[en:thc_recht/wenigillegal|fines]], the [[en:magazin/thc-justiz|Hemp-prosecution]] 2018 (with graphics) as well as a strange police control.\\ As a [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|member]] you benefit among other things always from our **current info** on the topic of hemp. The [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|PDF of this issue]] will be put online in September and will be accessible for everyone. | In it you will find articles about the current [[en:magazin/thc-politik|hemp policy]] in Switzerland, the [[en:thc_recht/wenigillegal|fixed penalties]], the [[en:magazin/thc-justiz|hemp-prosecution]] 2018 (with graphics) as well as a strange police control.\\ As a [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|member]] you benefit among other things always from our **current info** around the topic hemp. The [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|PDF of this issue]] will then be put online in September and will be accessible to all. |
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| ^23.05.2019 - It was nice at the CannaTrade 2019!^ | ===== 23.05.2019 - It was nice at the CannaTrade 2019! ===== |
| Last week the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade]] took place - once again three very **interesting days**! Not only for us, but hopefully also for the 11'000 visitors (and 1'600 business visitors). We could meet at our stand with numerous [[en:verein_li/verein|interested people]] answer questions, present our [[en:verein_li/verein|association]] about various aspects of hemp and its handling. [[en:thc_recht/umgang|handling]] and its handling in Switzerland as well as [[en:mithilfe/spende|collect donations]] collect donations.\\ A **big thank you** goes to those [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]], who have actively helped and without whose commitment such a performance would not have been possible. Also to the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade]]-Team for a smooth course of events. The atmosphere was good and even the weather cooperated - what more could you want?\\ Next year the fair will take place again in Bern. We would be pleased to welcome you then at our stand. <wrap ligruen>Legalize it!</wrap> | Last week the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade]] took place - it was again three very **interesting days**! Not only for us, but hopefully also for the 11'000 visitors (and 1'600 business visitors). We were able to talk to numerous [[en:verein_li/verein|interested people]] at our booth, answer questions, present our [[en:verein_li/verein|association]], discuss various aspects of hemp and its [[en:thc_recht/umgang|handling]] in Switzerland as well as collect [[en:mithilfe/spende|donations]].\\ A **big thank you** goes to those [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] who actively helped and without whose commitment such an appearance would not have been possible. Thanks are also due to the [[https://cannatrade.ch/|CannaTrade team]] for the smooth running of the event. The atmosphere was good and even the weather cooperated - what more could you want?\\ Next year the fair will take place again in Bern. We would be pleased to welcome you at our booth then. <wrap ligruen>Legalize it ! |
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| ^5/13/2019 - Don't miss it: Next weekend is the CannaTrade 2019!^ | ===== 5/13/2019 - Don't miss it: Next weekend is the CannaTrade 2019! ===== |
| [[https://cannatrade.ch/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_181117_ct19-logo2.png?200 |CannaTrade 2019 from 17 to 19 May}}]] | [[https://cannatrade.ch/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_181117_ct19-logo2.png?200 |CannaTrade 2019 from 17 to 19 May}}]] |
| As already in [[en:verein_li/aktuell|February]] and [[en:verein_li/aktuell|March]] mentioned, this year's Swiss hemp trade fair **[[https://cannatrade.ch|CannaTrade]] from 17 to 19 May** in Zurich-Oerlikon ([[https://www.cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Location|Hall 622]]). | As already mentioned in [[en:verein_li/aktuell19|February]] and [[en:verein_li/aktuell19|March]], this year's Swiss hemp fair **[[https://cannatrade.ch|CannaTrade]]** will take place **from May 17 to 19** in Zurich-Oerlikon[[https://www.cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Location|(Hall 622]]). |
| We are looking forward to three unforgettable days around the topic of hemp! | We are looking forward to three unforgettable days around the topic of hemp! |
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| ^5/13/2019 - Study on cannabis use for health and medical reasons.^ | ===== 05/13/2019 - Study on cannabis use for health and medical reasons. ===== |
| The Institute for Addiction and Health Research [[https://www.isgf.uzh.ch/de.html|ISGF]] carries out research on behalf of the Federal Office of Public Health [[https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home.html|BAG]] a study with an [[http://www.isgf.ch/medcan-de|online survey]] and interviews. The study is concerned with the legal and illegal use of **cannabis as a medicine** or self-medication.\\ Although the study is entitled "Cannabis use: recreational or medical motives? **not about the mere recreational use**. In the [[http://www.isgf.ch/medcan-de|participation criteria]] the study is about use for health and medical reasons. Those who meet the criteria mentioned should [[http://www.isgf.ch/medcan-de|participate]] - because perhaps reliable data will convince politicians to finally move forward in this area and remove the unnecessarily high barriers.\\ Uncomplicated access to [[en:thc_recht/medizin|cannabis as a medicine]] could help many patients and reduce the dependence and side effects of conventional drugs. | The Institute for Addiction and Health Research [[https://www.isgf.uzh.ch/de.html|ISGF]] is conducting a study with an [[http://www.isgf.ch/medcan-de|online survey]] and interviews on behalf of the Federal Office of Public Health [[https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home.html|FOPH]]. It is about the legal and illegal use of **cannabis as a medicine** or self-medication.\\ Even though the study is titled "Cannabis use: recreational or medical motivations?", it is **not about mere recreational use**. The [[http://www.isgf.ch/medcan-de|participation criteria]] indicate that it is about use for health and medical reasons. Those who meet the criteria mentioned should [[http://www.isgf.ch/medcan-de|participate]] - because perhaps reliable data will convince policymakers to finally move forward in this area and remove the unnecessarily high barriers.\\ Uncomplicated access to [[en:thc_recht/medizin|cannabis as a medicine]] could help many sick people and reduce dependence as well as the side effects of conventional medicines. |
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| [[en:/verein_li/agenda|{{:verein_li:keimling1.jpg |Agenda & Activities}}]] | [[en:aktuelles:agenda|{{:verein_li:keimling1.jpg |Agenda & Activities}}]] |
| During the **entire month of April** the office is in **Break Mode**. During this time we are only available **Thursdays and Fridays, in each case in the afternoon.** by telephone. Outside these times we are best reached by [[li@hanflegal.ch|e-mail]] to reach us.\\ \\ From Thursday, the **2 May** the office will be available again as usual (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, preferably in the afternoon). On **3 May** we will have our [[en:verein_li/agenda|Members' Meeting]] on the topic "[[en:thc_recht/einleitung|Hemp and law]]" will take place ([[li@hanflegal.ch?subject=Treff%203.%20Mai|Registration]]).\\ \\ We wish all **beautiful spring days** and a successful start into the new season! | During the **whole month of April** the office is in **break mode**. During this time we are only available by phone on **Thursdays and Fridays, always in the afternoon**. Outside of these times, we are best reached by [[li@hanflegal.ch|email]].\\ \\ From Thursday, **May 2**, the office is available again as usual (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, best in the afternoon). On **May 3**, our [[en:aktuelles:agenda|members' meeting]] will take place on the topic "[[en:thc_recht/einleitung|Hemp and Law]]"[[li@hanflegal.ch?subject=Treff%203.%20Mai|(registration]]).\\ \\ We wish everyone **beautiful spring days** and a successful start to the new season! |
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| ^03/26/2019 - CannaTrade 2019 hemp trade show from May 17-19.^ | ===== 03/26/2019 - Hemp trade fair CannaTrade 2019 from 17 to 19 May. ===== |
| [[https://cannatrade.ch/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_181117_ct19-logo2.png?200 |CannaTrade 2019 from 17 to 19 May}}]] | [[https://cannatrade.ch/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_181117_ct19-logo2.png?200 |CannaTrade 2019 from 17 to 19 May}}]] |
| As already mentioned in February, this year's Swiss hemp trade show **[[https://cannatrade.ch|CannaTrade]] from 17 to 19 May** will take place. The location is like last year the [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Location|Hall 622]], right next to the Zurich-Oerlikon train station - so it's easy to reach by public transport. Besides the numerous stands of [[https://cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=310|exhibitors]] from all over the world, there will once again be a spacious open-air chill-out area with a wide range of culinary delights. In addition, this year there will again be a comprehensive [[https://cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Programm|supporting programme]] which covers many interests. At this point we would like to mention the [[https://www.jointrollcontest.ch/|Joint Roll Contest]] and the [[https://cannaswisscup.ch/index.php?lang=de|CannaSwissCup]] these are only two of many events, including lectures and panel discussions. | As mentioned in February, this year's Swiss hemp fair **[[https://cannatrade.ch|CannaTrade]]** will take place **from May 17 to 19**. The location is like last year the [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Location|hall 622]], right next to the train station Zurich-Oerlikon - so optimally accessible by public transport. In addition to the numerous booths of [[https://cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=310|exhibitors]] from all over the world, there will again be a spacious chill-out area under the open sky with a large culinary offer. In addition, a rich [[https://cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Programm|supporting program]] will take place again this year, covering many interests. At this point we would like to mention the [[https://www.jointrollcontest.ch/|Joint Roll Contest]] and the [[https://cannaswisscup.ch/index.php?lang=de|CannaSwissCup]] - these are only two of many events, including lectures and panel discussions. |
| We from the [[en:verein_li/verein|association Legalize it!]] will be present again this year with a stand. We would be pleased if you would visit us at [[https://cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=715&scrtostand=408|booth no. 408]] (in the outside tent). If you are looking for new [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] and collecting [[en:mithilfe/spende|donations]] you are welcome to contact [[markus@hanflegal.ch|Markus]] get in touch. <wrap ligelb>cu@#CT19!</wrap> | We from the [[en:verein_li/verein|association Legalize it!]] will be present with a booth again this year. We would be happy if you would visit us at [[https://cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=715&scrtostand=408|booth no. 408]] (in the outdoor tent). If you would like to help with finding new [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] and collecting [[en:mithilfe/spende|donations]], you are welcome to contact [[markus@hanflegal.ch|Markus]]. <wrap ligelb>cu@#CT19!</wrap> |
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| ^10.03.2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 83 is online (incl. annual report 2018)^ | ===== 10.03.2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 83 is online (incl. Annual Report 2018) ===== |
| [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|{{:verein_li:aktuell_190310_li83.png |Legalize it! No. 83 of Spring 2019 is online}}]] | [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|{{:verein_li:aktuell_190310_li83.png |Legalize it! No. 83 from spring 2019 is online}}]] |
| Since the {{:verein_li:li83_0319_0116.pdf|number 83}} of our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] mainly consists of the [[en:verein_li/jahresberichte|Annual Report]] and the 2018 accounts, we are already making the entire content available online. Number 84 (June) will then be distributed first, as usual, to the [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] members first and will only be made available online in the autumn. | As the issue of {{:verein_li:li83_0319_0116.pdf|Number 83}}our [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] consists mainly of the {{:verein_li:li83_0319_0116.pdf|Number 83}} [[en:verein_li/jahresberichte|annual report]] and the 2018 accounts, we are already making the entire content available online. Number 84 (June) will then be reserved for [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] first, as usual, and will not be put online until the fall. |
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| ^03/04/2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 83 coming out soon & No. 82 is online^ | ===== 04.03.2019 - Magazine Legalize it! No. 83 will be published soon & No. 82 is online ===== |
| If all goes well, our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] the latest issue of our magazine, number 83. [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] in the mailbox next week. This will contain the minutes of our general meeting of February 1, with [[en:verein_li/jahresberichte|Annual Report]] We will also make these available online in the near future. | If all goes well, our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] will have the current number 83 of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] in their mailbox next week. This will contain the minutes of our association meeting of February 1 with the [[en:verein_li/jahresberichte|annual report]] and accounts 2018. We will also make these available online soon. |
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| | We have also pdf'd another issue of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] This is {{:verein_li:li82_1218_0116.pdf|Issue 82}}now available for {{:verein_li:li82_1218_0116.pdf|Issue 82}} [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|download]] both as a whole and as individual articles in the areas of [[en:magazin/thc-politik|politics]], [[en:magazin/thc-kultur|culture]] and [[en:magazin/thc-szene|scene]]. The current issue is still reserved for our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]]. |
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| [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|{{:verein_li:aktuell_190304_li82.png |Legalize it! No. 82 from Winter 18/19 is online}}]] | |
| We have also published another issue of our magazine [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Legalize it!]] pdf. The {{:verein_li:li82_1218_0116.pdf|issue 82}} is now available both as a whole and as individual articles in the areas of [[en:magazin/thc-politik|Politics]], [[en:magazin/thc-kultur|Culture]] and [[en:magazin/thc-szene|Scene]] to [[en:magazin/alte_ausgaben|Download]] ready for download. The current issue is still available to our [[en:verein_li/mitgliedschaft|members]] members only. | |
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| ^15.02.2019 - Association meeting, board of directors and annual report^ | ===== 15.02.2019 - Association meeting, board and annual report ===== |
| [[en:/verein_li/jahresberichte|{{:verein_li:aktuell_120122_vv-logo.png |Annual reports association Legalize it!}}]] | [[en:verein_li/jahresberichte|{{:verein_li:aktuell_120122_vv-logo.png |Annual reports association Legalize it!}}]] |
| On 1 February we held our annual **association meeting** took place - already for the second time in the Volkshaus Zurich. Nino Forrer did not stand for election again this year and so Sven, Markus and Fabian were elected for a further year as [[en:verein_li/verein|board]] were elected.\\ We would like to thank Nino for his many years of commitment to the [[en:verein_li/verein|association]] and the [[https://www.cannabis-initiative.ch/|initiative project]]! With his enthusiasm and drive, he has brought the demand for a more sensible handling of (THC-rich) hemp back into the conversation throughout Switzerland from 2016. Now we hope the project gets new momentum in the recently founded supporting association and will lead to a successful vote in the next few years.\\ On 8 February, the somewhat smaller [[en:verein_li/verein|board]] constituted itself in its first meeting and started the [[en:verein_li/agenda|year 2019]] further planned. Now we present the [[en:verein_li/jahresberichte|Annual Report]] with financial statements for the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|Magazine Legalize it!]] No. 83 and will then also make it available online. | On February 1, our annual **association meeting** took place - already for the second time in the Volkshaus Zurich. Nino Forrer did not stand for election again this year and so Sven, Markus and Fabian were elected for another year as [[en:verein_li/verein|board]] members.\\ We would like to thank Nino for his many years of commitment to the [[en:verein_li/verein|association]] and the [[https://web.archive.org/web/20220316185836/https://cannabis-initiative.ch/|Initiative project]]! With his enthusiasm and drive, he has brought the demand for a more sensible handling of (THC-rich) hemp from 2016 back into the conversation throughout Switzerland. Now we hope the project gets new momentum in the recently founded supporting association and will lead to a successful vote in the coming years.\\ On February 8, the somewhat reduced [[en:verein_li/verein|board]] constituted itself in its first meeting and continued planning the [[en:aktuelles:agenda|year 2019]]. Now we are finalizing the [[en:verein_li/jahresberichte|annual report]] with conclusion for the [[en:magazin/legalize_it|magazine Legalize it!]] No. 83 and will then also make it available online. |
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| ^02/06/2019 - 100 days to go until CannaTrade!^^ | ===== 06.02.2019 - 100 days to go until CannaTrade! ===== |
| [[https://cannatrade.ch/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_181117_ct19-logo2.png?200|CannaTrade 2019 from 17 to 19 May}}]] | [[https://cannatrade.ch/|{{:verein_li:aktuell_181117_ct19-logo2.png?200 |CannaTrade 2019 from 17 to 19 May}}]] |
| In 100 days, it's Friday at the legendary Swiss hemp trade fair **[[https://cannatrade.ch|CannaTrade]]** is almost over. From **17 to 19 May** we will once again have the opportunity to explore and experience pretty much everything that has to do with hemp. Since the fair is again right next to the train station [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Location|Zurich-Oerlikon]] station, it is easy to reach by public transport. Whoever wants to meet us from the [[en:verein_li/verein|association Legalize it!]] would like to support us at the fair, please contact [[markus@hanflegal.ch|Markus]] to get in touch. <wrap ligelb>cu@#CT19!</wrap> | In 100 days the Friday at the legendary Swiss hemp fair will be **[[https://cannatrade.ch|CannaTrade]]** is already almost over. From **May 17 to 19,** we will once again have the opportunity to explore and experience pretty much everything that has to do with hemp. Since the fair will take place again right next to the train station [[https://www.cannatrade.ch/index.php?pid=401#Location|Zurich-Oerlikon]], it is optimally accessible by public transport. If you would like to support us from the [[en:verein_li/verein|association Legalize it!]] also at the fair, please feel free to contact [[markus@hanflegal.ch|Markus]]. <wrap ligelb>cu@#CT19 !</wrap> |
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| ^31.01.2019 - New documents on the subject of punishmentprosecution^ | ===== 31.01.2019 - New documents on the topic criminal prosecution ===== |
| [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|{{:thc_recht:strafbefehl_winterthur_2018.jpg?200x200 |THC&Law: Dossier Penalty Orders & Documents}}]] | [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|{{:thc_recht:strafbefehl_winterthur_2018.jpg?200x200 |THC&Law: Dossier summary penalty orders & documents}}]] |
| We have added to our [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|THC and Law section]] various **[[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|Penalty Orders]]** and other documents: An astonishingly [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2017|mild sentence in Thurgau]] still from 2017, various [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2018|cases from 2018]] (among them also a discontinuation order from Ticino) and an [[en:thc_recht/beispiel_eines_mittleren_vergehens_bestraft_mit_32_tagessaetzen|example of an offence]].\\ It is always amazing how many [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|hempseeds cases]] there were again in 2018. People seem to have forgotten the "clean-up action" of the customs and the subsequent [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|repression wave of spring 2015]] have already forgotten again.\\ Surprisingly often, affected people have ordered from "Sensi Seeds". After a short break in 2015, these and other seedssuppliers are once again letting their Swiss customers go under the knife. What good does it do people if they get their money back, but are reported for importing illegal narcotics and sometimes even have to endure house searches? In the end, those who are only convicted of a single [[en:thc_recht/normalillegal|violation]] punished... because whoever is punished for a [[en:thc_recht/starkillegal|offence]] is really poor!\\ \\ **Ordering hempseeds, which produces THC-rich plants, often leads to a criminal case!** | We have added to our [[en:thc_recht/einleitung|THC and law section]] various **[[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle|Summary penalty orders]]** and other documents: An astonishingly [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2017|mild sentence in Thurgau]] still from 2017, various [[en:thc_recht/strafbefehle_2018|cases from 2018]] (including a discontinuation order from Ticino) and an [[en:thc_recht/beispiel_eines_mittleren_vergehens_bestraft_mit_32_tagessaetzen|example of an offense]].\\ It is always amazing how many [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|hemp seeds cases]] there were again in 2018. People seem to have already forgotten the "clean-up action" of the customs and the subsequent [[en:thc_recht/samenverfolgung|wave of repression in spring 2015]].\\ Surprisingly often, affected people have ordered from "Sensi Seeds". After a short pause in delivery in 2015, these and other seed suppliers are again letting their Swiss customers go full bore. What good does it do people if they get their money back, but are reported for importing illegal narcotics and in some cases even have to endure house searches? In the end, those who are only punished because of a [[en:thc_recht/normalillegal|contravention]] can consider themselves 'lucky'... because those who get to the cash register because of a [[en:thc_recht/starkillegal|misdemeanor]] are really poor!\\ \\ **Ordering hemp seeds, which produce THC-rich plants, often leads to criminal proceedings! |
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| The contributions of **2018** you can find [[en:verein_li/aktuell18|here]], the current [[en:verein_li/aktuell|here]]. | </WRAP> |
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| | You can find the **2018** posts [[en:verein_li/aktuell18|here]], and the current ones [[en:verein_li/aktuell|here]]. |
