The ACT government says research shows drug use is not linked to punishments for possessing small amounts.(Pixabay)
Important Takeaways:
- ACT government agrees to decriminalize small amounts of illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin and cocaine
- Users of small amounts of illegal drugs would be fined rather than charged under the proposed law
- Police would continue to target dealers and try to end the supply of harmful drugs
- The ACT also legalized the personal use of cannabis in 2019
- The legislation will cover most common illicit substances, including LSD (acid), MDMA (ecstacy) and psyilocybin (magic mushrooms).
- The ACT was also the first — and remains the only — state or territory to legalize the personal use of cannabis, another of Mr. Pettersson’s bills.
- Drug use a ‘health issue’, not a criminal matter
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