Rastafarian Loses Marijuana Challenge

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A judge has rejected a Rastafarian’s man claim that the Dangerous Drugs Act violated his constitutional right to freedom of religion.

Justice Loren Klein said, “I find nothing anti-democratic or anti-rights in Parliament’s decision not to make allowances for the religious or recreational use of marijuana.

Lorenzo Stubbs filed a constitutional challenge following his arrest for possession of $60 worth of marijuana in December 2020.

His trial was held in the Magistrates’ Court pending the outcome of the case. As a result, proceedings will continue against him.