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The hearing will begin at 10am and finish around 5pm.
Dakta Green, founder of New Zealand's most prominent cannabis club will today argue that cannabis laws are a fundamental breach of his rights.
Mr Green is arguing for a stay of proceedings on charges of possession and possession for supply and will argue before Judge Keirnan that cannabis laws
discriminate against cannabis users and that the severity of the penalties breach the Bill of Rights Act.
The hearing will see the Misuse of Drugs Act challenged using the Bill of Rights Act
"Alcohol and tobacco are dangerous drugs but are legally available. Cannabis causes less harm to our community", says Green
Mr. Green will be calling two witnesses to support his claims of extreme persecution and discrimination.
Dawn Danby, a former pharmacist currently on home detention for using cannabis as a medicine will appear in support.
Dr Geoff Noller, New Zealand's leading expert on cannabis culture in New Zealand will appear via video link from the University of Otago School of medicine.
"I am confident of victory but whatever the result of my application I will never stop campaigning to free cannabis users from these harsh and unfair laws.
The cannabis laws are wrong. They are fuelled by a pernicious prejudice and perpetuate harmful stereotypes that adversely affect users and their families", said Green.
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Best of Luck Dakta Green! I
Best of Luck Dakta Green! I know they will see sense in at least decriminalisation of cannabis! Our hopes and prayers are with you today, you deserve a knighthood!
The question being asked of
The question being asked of the court is a valid. The evidence supports the case that cannabis 'law' is a violation of 'the bill of rights' but I don't think the courts jurisdiction extends to discovery of the wider issue. It is constrained to dealing with the facts brought by the Police prosecution.
No District Court prosecutor is going to allow the non-related evidence as admisable defence.
Mitigation requires guilt to be admitted, so that's out too.
I think Dakta is going to be found guilty. The REAL interesting matter is what is the Judge going to do about it.
well it is not up to the
well it is not up to the prosecutor to allow the evidence, that is up to the judge. The police prosecutor will just have to put up with whatever the judge allows, and so far the judge has been more than reasonable - she agreed to watch DVDs submitted by Dakta as evidence, and has read documents he has tabled that are not just statements of facts relating to the arrests but relate to wider cannabis law reform in general. Dakta has a very good chance of getting a good result here, and a district court judge is more likely to give a good ruling knowing the police can always appeal it if they want.
I am a criminal defence
I am a criminal defence lawyer. His application has absolutely no chance of succeeding. The Court will defer to Parliament on this one. If you want changes, vote for them and do not expect the courts to ever decriminalize anything, be it marijuana, murder or fraud.
>If you want changes, vote
>If you want changes, vote for them
First there has to be a credible lobby.
Curiously the Law fraternity in New Zealand has shied away from 'going there'.
Odd really.
Tale a look at the good work done by Christchurch's Sister City, Seattle. Led by the local Bar Association. Inspirational yes, Aspirational, possibly. Fruitful, definitely.
Washington State Attorney said that no prosecution for criminal possession of cannabis (even under federal law) will succeed. So don't bother bringing it. No COURT CASE required!
The proponent, King County Bar Association Executive, CEO of the "Volunteer Committee of Lawyers" and (now) Senator Roger Goodman wouldn't mind having a chat with the legal eagles here...
The question is, would they listen?
Would they bother?
Could they stand the loss of 'legal aid' grift...
Maybe they could invite him to keynote at the next national knees up.
see http://www.kcba.org/druglaw/index.aspx and http://www.vcl.org
Although I am not a user I
Although I am not a user I am in full support and have been for years. It made my wife's death much more comfortabpe at 44yo and as a child psychologist and former CEO of a very reputable children's mental health facility in the US I believe it should be legalised for several reasons from economic, crime and justice. Ps I am from Seattle!