From Washington to Westminster: How Global Cannabis Law Changes Shape the UK Market In our recent feature, What’s Happening in the USA and Will the UK Follow Suit? , we explored how a potential federal rescheduling of cannabis in the United States could shift the global conversation. This follow up widens the lens. We compare models from the United States, Germany, Canada and Thailand, then map out what each pathway could mean for the United Kingdom. The goal is simple. Cut through the noise, track real policy movement, and assess what is likely to influence British law, the economy and consumer access. Quick recap of the U.S. pivot The current U.S. debate centres on moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III at the federal level. That change would not legalise adult use nationwide, but it would acknowledge medical value, remove the most punishing tax rule for licensed operators, and make research access less bureaucratic. It would also broadcast a political signal that the f...
