News (Media Awareness Project) - New Zealand: Cannabis Inquiry Announced |
| Title: | New Zealand: Cannabis Inquiry Announced |
| Published On: | 2000-09-14 |
| Source: | Dominion, The (New Zealand) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-03 08:47:18 |
CANNABIS INQUIRY ANNOUNCED
The cannabis debate has finally moved forward with a parliamentary committee to look into the health issues associated with its use. A review of cannabis laws is scheduled during this term of Parliament.
Decriminalising the drug is the main option up for discussion. That would make it a ticketing offence, like speeding, if caught with small amounts of cannabis. The inquiry, announced yesterday by health select committee chairwoman Judy Keall, is the first step in the process.
The cannabis debate has finally moved forward with a parliamentary committee to look into the health issues associated with its use. A review of cannabis laws is scheduled during this term of Parliament.
Decriminalising the drug is the main option up for discussion. That would make it a ticketing offence, like speeding, if caught with small amounts of cannabis. The inquiry, announced yesterday by health select committee chairwoman Judy Keall, is the first step in the process.
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