Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party (ALCP) is a political party in New Zealand. It was founded in 1996, advocating for the legalisation of cannabis for personal, recreational, and medicinal use. The party has contested in every general election since its inception, but has yet to win a seat in the New Zealand Parliament.
History[edit | edit source]
The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party was established in 1996, following the liberalisation of New Zealand's political party registration laws. The party's founding was driven by a belief in the benefits of cannabis for personal, medicinal, and industrial use, and a desire to end the prohibition of cannabis in New Zealand.
Policies and Advocacy[edit | edit source]
The primary policy of the ALCP is the legalisation of cannabis. The party argues that prohibition causes more harm than the drug itself, and that legalisation would result in significant social and economic benefits. The party also supports the regulation of cannabis to ensure its safe and responsible use, and the development of a legal cannabis industry in New Zealand.
In addition to its cannabis policies, the ALCP also advocates for broader drug law reform, including the decriminalisation of all drugs and the implementation of harm reduction strategies.
Electoral Performance[edit | edit source]
The ALCP has contested in every general election since its founding, but has yet to win a seat in the New Zealand Parliament. The party's best electoral performance was in the 1999 general election, when it received 1.10% of the party vote.
Despite its lack of electoral success, the ALCP has been influential in shaping public debate on cannabis policy in New Zealand. The party's advocacy has contributed to a shift in public opinion towards support for cannabis legalisation, and in 2020, a referendum on cannabis legalisation was held alongside the general election.
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