Hungarian Court Allows Cannabis Legalisation Protest in Budapest
Hungary's Supreme Court has allowed a cannabis legalisation protest in Budapest, challenging the government's strict drug policies
Key Points
- 1Hungarian Supreme Court overturned police ban on cannabis protest
- 2MKKP argues marijuana is less harmful than alcohol
- 3Protest highlights lack of support for drug users
- 4Court ruled police ban invalid based on pending laws
- 5Event aligns with global cannabis legalisation movement
The Hungarian Supreme Court has reversed a police ban on a cannabis legalisation protest organised by the Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP) in Budapest. This decision allowed the Million Marijuana March to proceed, highlighting the party's stance against current drug policies. MKKP leaders argue that marijuana causes less harm than alcohol and other substances, yet remains criminalised
During the event, MKKP co-chair Zsuzsanna Döme emphasised the need for a more nuanced approach to drug policy, citing the greater social harm caused by alcohol and designer drugs. Participants discussed the demonisation of drug users and the lack of support systems for them. The protest aimed to challenge the government's zero-tolerance drug policy, recently reinforced by amendments to Hungary's Fundamental Law
The police initially banned the event, citing child protection and drug security concerns, but the court ruled the decision invalid since it was based on laws not yet adopted. The MKKP's protest is part of a broader global movement advocating for cannabis legalisation, aligning with similar events worldwide on 20 April, a day symbolically linked to cannabis culture