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Kenya High Court to rule on Rastafarian cannabis petition July 15
Kenya's High Court will issue a ruling on a petition seeking legalization of cannabis for religious use. The case centers on the tension between recognized religious practice and existing narcotics statutes.
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Kenya's High Court is scheduled to deliver a ruling on July 15 regarding a petition that seeks to legalize cannabis for religious purposes. The petition was filed by Rastafarians, whose faith is officially recognized in Kenya. They argue that cannabis forms an essential part of their religious practice.
Background of the case Rastafarians have pursued legalization for several years.
The court will weigh the constitutional right to freedom of religion against the country's existing anti-narcotics laws. The outcome may affect how religious exemptions are treated under current drug statutes.
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