A Proposal for Reforming Cannabis Control under the International Treaties

Written by Krausem Matsumura | 28 January 2010
Posted in Cannabis - Activism

The following article was extracted from the THC Japan: Cannabis Control Law Reform Center.

It's a little outdate now its actually dated from March 30, 2008 but on finding it and as I dig some resources for what is happening on this matter in my current country of residence I thought that this would be a nice starting point.

We (Japanese NGO) submit the following proposal to the 51st session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs as a formal request to conduct an objective review of Cannabis regulation by international treaties.
Please examine the information presented to build an effective drug policy.

A Proposal for Reforming Cannabis Control under the International Treaties
Cannabis Control Law Victim Center (THC Japan)
THC stands for:Taima torishimariho (Cannabis Control Law) Higaisha (Victim) Center
Mar 2008

Cannabis is a strictly controlled plant as well as coca and poppy under the regulation of international treaties such as the 1961 Convention and the 1988 United Nations Convention. Many scientific reports have concluded that cannabis is much less harmful than heroin and cocaine, and some suggest even alcohol. As for the benefits associated with cannabis, It is widely accepted that use of cannabis causes relief of mental stress, and enhances homeostatic function. Some reported that it shows positive effects in pain relief treatment of multiple sclerosis and terminal cancer, on the loss of appetite and body caused by the progressive wasting syndrome of HIV carriers, and the dependence of alcohol. Moreover, it is expected that cannabis can be applied as a reliever to syndromes of mobility impairment, physical drug dependence, neuronal disorder and psychiatric disease. Despite its legal status, it has actually been prescribed as a medicine to a various diseases in some countries.

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