Germany partially legalises cannabis

Germany has, as of 1 April, partly decriminalised marijuana use. Those over the age of 18 can now carry 25g of cannabis in public. We explain the new rules and get reaction from Germany.

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Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: People pose for a picture as Germany's friends of cannabis celebrate the part legalisation of cannabis starting on April 1 with a "smoke in", at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, March 31, 2024. Credit: Christian Mang/Reuters)