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Kenyan court upholds cannabis ban for non-religious use
world · BBC NewsA Kenyan court has dismissed a bid by Rastafarians to legalize cannabis for religious purposes. The ruling has dealt a significant blow to the community's six-year legal battle. The court found that the Rastafarians failed to provide sufficient evidence that cannabis is an essential element of their faith.
At a glance
- Kenya's High Court upheld the constitutionality of the country's anti-drug laws.
- The Rastafarian community argued that the ban on cannabis infringed on their rights to freedom of religion and belief.
- The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis, but ruled that it is not essential to the Rastafarian faith.