Overview

• 178 cannabis-related convictions in Berlin have been overturned under the law's amnesty provision, with one individual released from prison.
• North Rhine-Westphalia saw a 53% drop in cannabis-related crimes in 2024, attributed to the new law's partial legalization measures.
• Critics argue that the law has failed to curb the black market, as legal supply channels cannot meet demand and illegal trade persists.
• Judicial authorities report increased workloads due to the amnesty provision, contrary to the law's goal of easing the system.
• The Berlin Senate Justice Department has called for a thorough reevaluation of the law, citing its ineffectiveness in addressing key objectives.