Why has Ireland just legalised crystal meth? In 45 secs

Name: Why has Ireland just legalised crystal meth? In 45 secs
Uploaded: 2015-03-11T12:25:58.000Z
Duration: 44 s
Description: A loophole means drugs such as ecstasy and crystal meth are legal in Ireland, at least for a few hours. BBC News explains.

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It's now legal in Ireland to possess drugs such as ecstasy, crystal meth and ketamine, due to an unexpected legal loophole.

How did this come about? BBC News explains, in 45 seconds.

Video produced by Mohamed Madi

Europe

11 March 2015