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The increased presence of THC in a form of cannabis known as skunk in Britain caused the government to move the drug from the lowest level of illegal categorization, Class C, to Class B in 2009, citing concerns over the “onset of psychotic illness and the increased risk to mental health from the use of stronger cannabis.”
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Increased THC in skunk cannabis caused Britain to move it from Class C to Class B in 2009.
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{ "law": "reclassification of cannabis", "date": "2009", "topic": "Cannabis regulation", "location": "Britain" } - UUID
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- September 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM (6 days ago)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/world/europe/california-uk-cannabis-smuggling.html?nl=the-morning®i_id=122976029&segment_id=205030
California's legal marijuana is being smuggled into Britain, where it's illegal, due to its high potency and demand. Smugglers use suitcases on commercial flights, exploiting the legal difference. Law enforcement is struggling to combat this large-scale operation.
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