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Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarian Bid to Legalize Cannabis for Religious Use
A Kenyan court has dismissed a bid by Rastafarians to legalize cannabis for religious purposes, dealing a blow to their efforts to gain an exemption from drug laws. The ruling reiterates that the use of cannabis is not considered an essential religious practice.
15 Jul, 10:50 — 15 Jul, 20:27
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Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
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Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a bid by a Rastafarian group seeking to legalise the use of cannabis for religious purposes.
By Prince Adu-Owusu
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First report: BBC · 15 Jul, 10:50|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h
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