Katelyn Baker
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Ghana has revealed that a bill to decriminalize the use of marijuana has been tabled before parliament. Under the proposal, marijuana users will receive medical care and rehabilitation, rather than prosecution. However, the scope of the decriminalisation is yet to be revealed, and it's not clear if the decriminalisation will allow the medicinal use of marijuana. We ask, is a legal and regulated marijuana industry a feasible and good idea?
Ghana has revealed that a bill to decriminalize the use of marijuana has been tabled before parliament. Under the proposal, marijuana users and those addicted to marijuana will be receive medical care and rehabilitation, and will not be prosecuted.
According to CCTV, the country's Deputy Minister of the Interior James Agalga said under the proposed new bill tabled before parliament, marijuana users will be given medical care and rehabilitation, rather than incarceration. The government will reportedly assist those who grow the plant to find an alternative means of earning money.
However, the scope of the decriminalisation is yet to be revealed, and it's not clear if the decriminalisation will allow the medicinal or recreation use of marijuana.
The proposal will undoubtedly ignite debate amongst Ghanaians considering the contentious nature of the issue.
Debates on the legalisation of marijuana have been growing across the continent, with proponents of legalisation citing its economic value. Campaigners have been pushing for the legalisation of cannabis in Swaziland, which is illegally grown by some of the country's poorest, who make a living by selling the crop.
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Ghana has revealed that a bill to decriminalize the use of marijuana has been tabled before parliament. Under the proposal, marijuana users and those addicted to marijuana will be receive medical care and rehabilitation, and will not be prosecuted.
According to CCTV, the country's Deputy Minister of the Interior James Agalga said under the proposed new bill tabled before parliament, marijuana users will be given medical care and rehabilitation, rather than incarceration. The government will reportedly assist those who grow the plant to find an alternative means of earning money.
However, the scope of the decriminalisation is yet to be revealed, and it's not clear if the decriminalisation will allow the medicinal or recreation use of marijuana.
The proposal will undoubtedly ignite debate amongst Ghanaians considering the contentious nature of the issue.
Debates on the legalisation of marijuana have been growing across the continent, with proponents of legalisation citing its economic value. Campaigners have been pushing for the legalisation of cannabis in Swaziland, which is illegally grown by some of the country's poorest, who make a living by selling the crop.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Ghana Reveals A Proposal To Decriminalize The Use Of Marijuana
Author: Staff
Contact: This Is Africa
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: This Is Africa
