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cannabiscoalition.org archive of the cannabis coalition (uk)	Press Release - International Cannabis Coalition/Cannabis Coalition uk May 1st 1999 No Victim - No Crime Cannabis On the Menu Future plans announced in afterglow of 'Celebration of Cannabis' march & festival success on May 1st, 99. The 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis' march had a good turn out (5000+ according to the BBC) despite nazi bomb threats, rumours of cancellation, a false bad weather forecast and several other marches on the same day. The march went from Brixton via Stockwell to Clapham Common where a 'Celebration of Cannabis Fair' attended by up to 10,000 people went on until 8.30pm. There were no arrests. LONDON, May 1st 1999. Hemp burgers and salad sprinkled with lightly ground cannabis seeds, washed down with a cool hemp beer, followed by generous helpings of hemp Ice cream, were on the menu at the 'Celebration of Cannabis Fair' on Clapham Common, London, Saturday, May 1st as approximately ten thousand pro cannabis supporters relaxed in the sun after the 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis March'. Speakers from all over Britain plus guests from Europe and even Brazil were there to discuss the issues in a huge red white and green marquee while information stalls, cafes and a market were brilliantly organised to cater for their every need - every legal need that is! " We are advocating a change in the law not breaking the law and would like to thank the local authorities, including the police, for their friendly cooperation in the organisation of this event". "The festival was a celebration of cannabis and all the good it can do for humanity and the environment; cannabis is an asset not a problem", said a spokesperson for the International Cannabis Coalition. The Coalition, with supporting events in 31 cities worldwide is calling on Tony Blair's 'New Labour' government to give a 'New Deal' for Cannabis users in Britain whether they be social, medical or industrial. "The law is being held in disrepute, and over 7 million cannabis users are being ignored by politicians at their peril" said a spokesperson. Thousands of revellers had previously gathered in Rush Common Brixton, at noon to support the 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis March' through Stockwell, to the 'Celebration of Cannabis Fair', on Clapham Common, all in full cooperation with the local authorities. The well stewarded march with loud liberation music held a respectful silence while passing Electric Avenue (the Brixton bomb target) for all the victims of the fascist nail bombs going off in London. The marches also voted in assembly before they set off to hold major marches and events every year until the prohibition of cannabis is lifted, a unanimous decision telecommunicated to all 31 cities across the world, taking similar action on May 1'st. "The march to the Celebration of Cannabis fair was a jubilant carnival, without trouble or arrests - said Tim Summers, March Organiser on behalf of the International Cannabis Coalition. " This is part of a cannabis campaign which is going to change the laws on cannabis in Britain, and is part of a truly international movement which aims to end the prohibition of cannabis worldwide. We hope for the sake of everyone that our aims will be accomplished sooner rather than later." - said Chris Sanders a spokesperson for the International Cannabis Coalition. "Cannabis users are people from every walk of life, every strata of society, they do not like being treated as criminals, there are millions of them, and now they are getting organised ... cannabis is on the agenda and it's not going away." In Britain the Coalition is supporting candidates who call for the end of Cannabis Prohibition in the European Elections. They are also planning a 'Heal the Nation' march & festival in Luton on July 24th and a nationwide 'Free Cannabis Week' in September to mark the 71st anniversary of the prohibition of cannabis on September 28th. Mayday was 'J Day' Press line: 0171 637 7467 "Britain should be less a nation of shoppers and become more a nation of gardeners." Mary Jane, coalition supporter. cannabis declaration - medical cannabis users guide - cannabis connections - cannabis network • famous cannabis users list • new deal for cannabis • ccnews • cannabis alliance - global connections • home affairs committee report • posters & banners • press/research info • press releases cannabis march & festival/coalition archives/ (1998 - 2005): Establishment of coalition Sep 1998 - Clapham Common 1999 - Brockwell Park 2000 - Brockwell Park 2001 - Brockwell Park 2002 - Trafalgar Square 2002 - Brockwell Park 2003 - Brockwell Park 2004. Press releases. reports, photographs. flyers. posters. stickers. "Britain should be less a nation of shoppers and become more a nation of gardeners." Mary Jane, coalition supporter. made in schmoo	global cannabis action

Press Release - International Cannabis Coalition/Cannabis Coalition uk

May 1st 1999

No Victim - No Crime

Cannabis On the Menu

Future plans announced in afterglow of 'Celebration of Cannabis' march & festival success on May 1st, 99.

The 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis' march had a good turn out (5000+ according to the BBC) despite nazi bomb threats, rumours of cancellation, a false bad weather forecast and several other marches on the same day. The march went from Brixton via Stockwell to Clapham Common where a 'Celebration of Cannabis Fair' attended by up to 10,000 people went on until 8.30pm. There were no arrests.

LONDON, May 1st 1999. Hemp burgers and salad sprinkled with lightly ground cannabis seeds, washed down with a cool hemp beer, followed by generous helpings of hemp Ice cream, were on the menu at the 'Celebration of Cannabis Fair' on Clapham Common, London, Saturday, May 1st as approximately ten thousand pro cannabis supporters relaxed in the sun after the 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis March'.

Speakers from all over Britain plus guests from Europe and even Brazil were there to discuss the issues in a huge red white and green marquee while information stalls, cafes and a market were brilliantly organised to cater for their every need - every legal need that is!

" We are advocating a change in the law not breaking the law and would like to thank the local authorities, including the police, for their friendly cooperation in the organisation of this event".

"The festival was a celebration of cannabis and all the good it can do for humanity and the environment; cannabis is an asset not a problem", said a spokesperson for the International Cannabis Coalition.

The Coalition, with supporting events in 31 cities worldwide is calling on Tony Blair's 'New Labour' government to give a 'New Deal' for Cannabis users in Britain whether they be social, medical or industrial.

"The law is being held in disrepute, and over 7 million cannabis users are being ignored by politicians at their peril" said a spokesperson.

Thousands of revellers had previously gathered in Rush Common Brixton, at noon to support the 'End the Prohibition of Cannabis March' through Stockwell, to the 'Celebration of Cannabis Fair', on Clapham Common, all in full cooperation with the local authorities.

The well stewarded march with loud liberation music held a respectful silence while passing Electric Avenue (the Brixton bomb target) for all the victims of the fascist nail bombs going off in London.

The marches also voted in assembly before they set off to hold major marches and events every year until the prohibition of cannabis is lifted, a unanimous decision telecommunicated to all 31 cities across the world, taking similar action on May 1'st.

"The march to the Celebration of Cannabis fair was a jubilant carnival, without trouble or arrests - said Tim Summers, March Organiser on behalf of the International Cannabis Coalition.

" This is part of a cannabis campaign which is going to change the laws on cannabis in Britain, and is part of a truly international movement which aims to end the prohibition of cannabis worldwide. We hope for the sake of everyone that our aims will be accomplished sooner rather than later." - said Chris Sanders a spokesperson for the International Cannabis Coalition.

"Cannabis users are people from every walk of life, every strata of society, they do not like being treated as criminals, there are millions of them, and now they are getting organised ... cannabis is on the agenda and it's not going away."

In Britain the Coalition is supporting candidates who call for the end of Cannabis Prohibition in the European Elections. They are also planning a 'Heal the Nation' march & festival in Luton on July 24th and a nationwide 'Free Cannabis Week' in September to mark the 71st anniversary of the prohibition of cannabis on September 28th.

Mayday was 'J Day' Press line: 0171 637 7467