The Legalisation of Cannabis in Germany: National Ambitions Versus International Obligations
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The Legalisation of Cannabis in Germany: National Ambitions Versus International Obligations
German Yearbook of International Law, Vol. 67(2024), Iss. 1 : pp. 447–464 | First published online: June 24, 2025
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NA Jasmin Oppermann, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Faculty of Law, Walther Schücking Institute for International Law 24118 Kiel, Germany
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| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Oppermann\nThe Legalisation of Cannabis in Germany: National Ambitions Versus International Obligations | 447 | ||
| I. Introduction | 447 | ||
| II. Germany’s Cannabis Policy | 448 | ||
| III. Obligations Under International Law Regarding Cannabis | 449 | ||
| IV. Endeavours to Bridge the Divide: The Rationale of Germany’s Cannabis Policy | 450 | ||
| A. Reconciling State Licensing and International Drug Control | 451 | ||
| B. Reinterpreting Health Protection | 452 | ||
| C. Harmonising Human Rights and Drug Control | 454 | ||
| D. Safeguard Clauses and Germany’s Constitutional Principles | 456 | ||
| E. Subsequent State Practice | 458 | ||
| F. An Unbridgeable Divide | 459 | ||
| V. Repercussions of Non-Compliance | 459 | ||
| VI. Forging Solutions: Routes to International Compliance | 460 | ||
| A. Amendment | 461 | ||
| B. Denunciation | 461 | ||
| C. Denunciation Followed by Re-Accession with a Reservation | 462 | ||
| VII. Conclusion | 464 |