New Zealand's rejection of legalising cannabis is a triumph for fear-mongering | Fiona Hutton

As other countries make leaps and bounds in drug law reform, Aotearoa seems bound to the tired and worn path of prohibition

Sadly New Zealand has voted no to legalising cannabis, but it was close: 48.4% voted in support of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill and 50.7% voted against.

As someone who campaigned hard for a yes vote, for much needed reform of our drug laws, I am reduced to tears. I have been receiving heartbreaking emails from people thanking me for my work to try and get the evidence out there, to try and stem the tide of fear-mongering and misinformation about cannabis and those who use it.