Swiss police want more clarity on cannabis
Fines for possession of cannabis have not been uniform throughout the country due to lack of clarity in the implementation of the law
Swissinfo (Switzerland)
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Saturday, June 15, 2019
The number of fines related to cannabis dropped from 18,000 in 2017 to barely more than 7,000 last year. French-speaking cantons and Zurich especially took a more lenient approach towards cannabis smokers with 70% fewer fines imposed. The reason for this massive decline is a 2017 Federal Court decision that ruled that "the mere possession of small quantities of drugs for consumption purposes" should not be punished. Even though consumption is still a punishable offence, the court’s decision has led to a change in police practice. The Association of Swiss Police Officers called for a greater say in cannabis policy.
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