GdP's claims: Do not implement cannabis law - remain problems and ambiguities

28. Februar 2024

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The law to approved cannabis consumption has significant effects on consumption and crime, according to the police union (GdP). The deputy GdP Federal Chairman Alexander Poitz criticizes that the legislator has not clarified where the cannabis should come from and that the price and demand will determine the supply of what could favor organized crime. The GdP also ensures that the GdP is enforced and checked, as there are no clear rules from which distance from schools and kindergartens is allowed to consumption cannabis. There is also no prevention concept for the increase in traffic accidents caused by the influence of cannabis. The GDP warns that the law comes into force on April 1, without having clarified all questions and that transition periods are necessary so that the security authorities can prepare for the new legal situation.

The police union (GdP) is the largest advocacy representation of Germany's police officers with 200,000 members nationwide. She is committed to the future viability of the police and is committed to the area of security and social policy.

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Berlin and the law to release cannabis consumption

The recently adopted law to release cannabis consumption in Germany has sparked a heated debate. While some see the legalization of cannabis as progress for personal freedom and relief of the criminal law system, other great concerns about the effects on consumption and organized crime. In particular, the union of the police (GdP) expresses massive criticism and demands further clarifications before the law comes into force.

According to Alexander Poitz, the deputy GdP Federal Chairman, it was missed to clarify where the cannabis should come from when consumption is released. Since the price and demand will determine the supply, there is concern that organized crime could benefit from it and dominate the market. The police authorities and security forces are faced with the challenge of ensuring the enforcement and control of the new rules.

Another controversy topic is the question of which distance from schools and kindergartens should be allowed to consumption cannabis. The government parties could not agree on a practicable regulation, which is expressed by the unclear wording "within sight". This leads to uncertainties for the population and the security authorities, since it is not clear when and how the police should intervene.

In addition, there is no concrete prevention concept to prevent the increase in traffic accidents that are caused under the influence of exhilarating means such as cannabis. The GdP emphasizes that the consumption of intoxicating means and driving do not belong together and demands measures to ensure traffic safety.

The GdP warns that the new law comes into force on April 1, without clarifying all the questions associated with it. It is emphasized that all aspects and possible problems have to be carefully checked before the legalization of private cannabis consumption in order to prevent later difficulties. In addition, transition periods are required so that the police, customs, the judicial authorities and the youth welfare offices can prepare for the new legal situation.

It remains to be seen whether the criticism of the GdP and other critics will lead to further discussions and possible changes or whether the law will come into force as planned.

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Source: union of the police/ots