The Italian parliament has decriminalised possession of cannabis up to 1 gramme. Marijuana was already legal for medical use in the country.
Italy follows other Western European countries softening its laws on cannabis use. Cannabis use and possession up to a certain amount is already legal in the Netherlands (max. 30 g), Belgium (max. 3 g), Britain, Switzerland, Spain (max. 40 g, in private only) and Portugal (max. 40 g). The sale of cannabis is only legal (in licensed shops) in the Netherlands, UK (London only) and Switzerland.
Italy follows other Western European countries softening its laws on cannabis use. Cannabis use and possession up to a certain amount is already legal in the Netherlands (max. 30 g), Belgium (max. 3 g), Britain, Switzerland, Spain (max. 40 g, in private only) and Portugal (max. 40 g). The sale of cannabis is only legal (in licensed shops) in the Netherlands, UK (London only) and Switzerland.