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Isle of Man: Time for a look at cannabis laws

Manx Radio

Thursday 12 Oct 2017

A review of the Island's laws on cannabis could get underway soon.

Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey told a Tynwald committee yesterday (Wed) that a 'full discussion' is needed, as many jurisdictions around the world change their legal classification of the Class B drug.

Posession of cannabis was blamed largely for a supposed 11% spike in crime in the Island last year.

Whilst full decriminalisation is 'not a likely option', Mr Malarkey says talks are continuing with the Attorney General over how the Island's laws could be changed.

He told the committee something needs to be done:

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