The parliamentary committee undertaking the review of the government bill to eliminate custodial sentences for possession of less than 30 grammes of cannabis has invited public submissions on the proposed legislation.
Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC is encourages civil society to take advantage of the invitation to the public for written submission on the bill to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.
“The special select committee will consider and decide on the quantum of marijuana that would have a non-custodial sentence…after reviewing the written submission in respect of the bill,” Nandlall said.