With President Bronislaw Komorwski signing into law late last month an amendment to the country's harsh, decade-old drug laws, Poland has taken a step in the direction of the decriminalization of drug possession. But how much of a difference the new law will make is unclear at this point, and it won't go into effect for another six months. The new law also increases sentences for some drug distribution offenses.

The very active Oshawa marijuana movement has invited cannabis constitutional challenger Matt Mernagh to speak Friday, June 10 (3 p.m. and again 7 p.m.) at Kingside Clubhouse (537 Tennyson). He’s the advocate who participated in striking down Canada’s cannabis laws.
Activism

In a letter from the president of University of Connecticut's Students for a Sensible Drug Policy, lobbying and activism have paid off with the passing of Senate Bill 1014