Pubdate: Tue, 13 May 2014
Source: Dallas Morning News (TX)
Page: 8A
Copyright: 2014 The Dallas Morning News, Inc.
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Note: from The Associated Press

REPORT URGES BERMUDA TO LOOSEN POT LAWS

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) - A report commissioned by the government of
Bermuda has endorsed legalizing marijuana for medical purposes and
decriminalizing personal use of the drug.

The report from the Cannabis Reform Collaborative, which began
reviewing drug laws in the British island territory in December,
concluded that prosecutions for nonviolent offenses related to
marijuana are overwhelming the criminal justice system and
disproportionately target nonwhite and immigrant populations.

It calls for phasing out penalties for marijuana possession toward
eventual legalization for people 21 and older.  
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