The Cook Islands is pressing ahead with the legalisation of medicinal cannabis after a large majority voted in favour of the move.

In a referendum held alongside the country’s general election on August 1, voters were asked “Should we review our cannabis laws to allow for research and medicinal use?” with 62% saying yes. 

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