Ahhh the french. They have made many contributions to this world, some good, some.................. Now listen to this, did you know that in Spain Marijuana is not illegal, It's not legal, but it is not illegal either. It's sort of a non-entity, like no-one cares. that seems like a good approach, eh!- Spain first passed a law in 1967 (Spain : a "laxist" failure of depenalisation. under Franco's rule) that said the use of all psychoactive drugs are not an offense.

- In 1983, under the Socialist government of Felipe Gonzales, the distinction was made between hard and soft drugs.

- In 1992 a new law has stricly regulated the use of drugs in public places, although it is not considered as a crime - thus, no jail sentenses.

- No, it is said that depenalisation of cannabis is less and less accepted in Spain. And that around 80% of Spaniards are against any "legalisation" schemes. Thus : a laxist drug policy, a laxist depenalisation, can prevent legalisation.