Jindrich Voboril

Spearheaded by leading addiction specialist and government "drug czar" Jindrich Voboril, the expert group has been meeting regularly since December to prepare a draft law on the liberalisation and possible legalisation of recreational cannabis use, sale and production in the Czech Republic.

The Czech Republic's government has decided to curb access to alcohol and gambling in a bid to reduce their negative impact on young people and adults alike.

CTK news agency reported on Monday that the cabinet has approved amendments to the national anti-drug policy, replacing the word "drugs" in the document by "addictive substances and gambling."