Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services is currently considering amendments to the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill [B19 – 2020]. The committee invites you to make written submissions on alternative solutions by which to address the issue of the prohibited use, possession and cultivation of, or dealing in, cannabis by children (persons younger than 18 years), with due regard to the best interest of the child.

The alternative methods proposed by the Committee are that the child must be dealt with outside of the criminal justice system, in terms of—
(i) The Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005);
(ii) The Prevention of and Treatment from Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008); or
(iii) Any other relevant legislation.

Submissions can be emailed to Mr V Ramaano at [email protected] by no later than Friday, 13 October 2023.

Enquiries can be directed to Mr V Ramaano on cell 083 709 8427

Issued by Hon. Mr BG Magwanishe, MP, Chairperson: PC on Justice and Correctional Services  

Relevant Document: Interim Report of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill [B 19 - 2020] (National Assembly – Sec 75), Dated 12 September 2023



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