It should not be illegal for children to use cannabis: Centre for Child Law

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The organisation says children should not be treated more harshly than adults for using dagga.

"We are not saying that the smoking of marijuana by minors should be decriminalised...that's not what we are saying. This case is an automatic review of criminal proceedings that were brought against children in the Child Justice Court", said Centre for Child Law attorney, Lithalethemba Stwayi.

"Should a child be found drunk at school then the substance abuse act comes into play. You also have to check what the circumstances are...what is the reason behind this and you can actually take them [children] to rehab", she said.

 

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If they are ill, they should have it.

Children should not be prevented from using medicinal cannabis if they have an illness that cannabis can help with. Recreational use should be treated like alcohol (over 18). Let's not complicate things now.

AndriesCornelis Marijuana can cause lasting damage to the brains of children and young teens

Is this for real..That's means SA has no future at all.

We should give free dagga in school as well... and free alcohol on Fridays to learners.. Let's destroy the future generations all in the name of equality.. 🤔

Well then, let's allow children to make debt as well. Heck, why not give 'em firearms & explosives to school. In fact, why bother with school?

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