Cannabis Hemp News

Heya all Just saw this on the news Had to have a look online http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/right-to-remain-silent-at-risk-under-ofarrells-legal-crackdown-20120814-246vy.html Scary shit brothers and sisiters Also at the ABC: http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2012/s3568044.htm What a joke he's using Bikie's (Fear) as a reasoning for this Are the general public this STOOPID !

hey all check out the article in this link; http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2010/01/30/90691_local-news.html They pleaded guilty to growing the 320 plants for "personal use", had a good barrister and obviously a moron of a judge. Got 12 month jail sentence (suspended) and 3 year good behaivour. UNFRIGGIN-BELEIVABLE i have to say.

Husband tells court he had no idea his couch-bound wife had consumed medication, marijuana before organ failure. View the full article

The State Opposition and the Greens have lashed out at the Government's new drug awareness campaign targeting teenage cannabis users. Yesterday, the Government launched the, 'Swap for Pot' message to target 15 to 19 year old cannabis users as a part of the Drug Aware Campaign. The Mental Health Minister Helen Morton encouraged users to "smash their bong". However, the manager of Opposition Business Michelle Roberts doubts the new campaign will decrease the use of drugs. "This campaign is bordering on farcical and trivial. It is too little too late. I don't think it will be effective with young people, I expect most people will make a joke of it," she said. "Probably j…

I'd like to commend Jan Davis, of the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, for her endorsement of hemp as a vital farming industry in Tasmania. View the full article

http://www.bbc.co.uk...canada-19112837 3 August 2012 Last updated at 12:42 GMT Vermont farmer in tractor crushes seven police cars A farmer in the US state of Vermont who was facing a minor drugs charge is now in more serious trouble after driving a tractor over seven police cars. Roger Pion crushed the county sheriff's cruisers on Thursday before making his getaway on the farm vehicle. The 34-year-old was stopped by police in Newport city, northern Vermont, not far from the crime scene. Sheriff's deputies were unaware of the destruction in their department car park until a resident called 911. 'Monster jam rally' Orleans County Sheriff Kirk Martin said they were ini…

From: The Australian December 08, 2011 Oldie but interesting. CANNABIS snacks were given the go-ahead by the nation's food regulator yesterday. Food Standards Australia overrode objections from police and health officials that the "marijuana munchies" could interfere with drug tests. It said yesterday it planned to amend the Food Standards Code to permit the used of processed hemp seeds - a rich source of omega fatty acids - to be used as an ingredient in foods ranging from ice cream to cheeses, salad dressings and muesli bars. Likening hemp to poppy seeds, Food Standards chief executive Steve McCutcheon said it was safe to eat, and already used in a range of foo…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18587614 UAE death sentence for British man on 'drugs charge' A British man reportedly convicted of supplying cannabis in the United Arab Emirates is facing the death penalty, the Foreign Office says. He has not been named but UAE newspaper the National says he is 21 years-old. It said an Abu Dhabi court heard how he sold an undercover officer 20g of the drug worth 1,500 UAE Dirhams (£262). The Foreign Office said it was in "contact with the British national and his legal team and continue to provide consular assistance". "I can confirm that a British national is facing death penalty in the UAE," a spokesman said. But he said the Foreig…