Most Slovaks reject milder penalties for marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 24, 2020
The most supportive are the voters of non-parliamentary Progressive Slovakia. Two-thirds of people living in Slovakia oppose the idea of punishing people smoking marijuana with only a financial penalty. Currently, it is classified as crime that can be punished with years in prison. Only about one-third said they would support ... Read More

New Zealanders narrowly reject legalisation of marijuana

MMP News AuthorNovember 5, 2020
In a tight referendum result, a narrow majority of New Zealanders voted against legalising recreational marijuana. (AFP photo) WELLINGTON: New Zealanders have narrowly rejected a proposal to legalise recreational marijuana, according to official referendum results released on Friday. The “no” vote gained 50.7% support, compared to 48.4% in favour of ... Read More

New Zealand approves euthanasia, set to reject marijuana

MMP News AuthorOctober 29, 2020
WELLINGTON: New Zealand has provisionally voted to legalise euthanasia but is on course to reject law changes that would allow recreational marijuana use, the country’s Electoral Commission said on Friday. New Zealand voted on the two referendums this month while casting ballots during a general election that returned Prime Minister ... Read More