Cannabis law still reflects discriminatory practices: Andrew Bonello

Parts of the new law continue to reflect discriminatory practices of the past and replicates injustices and suffering for people who consume cannabis
Malta Today (Malta)
Thursday, March 17, 2022

Andrew BonelloThe reform enacted by the Maltese government in 2021 Act No. LXVI to establish the Authority on the Responsible Use of Cannabis and to amend various laws relating to certain cannabis activities, included strong provisions to safeguard public health, human rights, respect for personal freedoms and autonomy. Nonetheless, parts of the new law in Malta, including the de facto implementation of the law, continue to reflect discriminatory practices of the past and replicates injustices and suffering for people who consume cannabis. Unfortunately, the law has totally ignored the negative effects caused by criminalisation and continues to promote a stigmatised approach. (See also: Cannabis lobby slams 'regressive' Labour manifesto)