High Court reportersA businesswoman has failed in a High Court challenge to Ireland’s laws on drugs relating to the sale of products containing a small amount of the psychoactive ingredient of cannabis. Denise Lynch, who since April 2021 operated the 'D Hemp Shop' at Market Street, Cootehill, Co Cavan, and a related online shop, had brought the challenge against the Minister for Health, the Garda Commissioner, the Government of Ireland and the State. Ms Lynch’s shop and home were searched by gardai in September 2021. She was later charged with the unlawful possession of cannabis and cannabis resin and with the possession of cannabis and cannabis resin for sale or supply. In the meantime, she brought her High Court challenge.

Source: The Herald July 25, 2024 16:01 UTC