Singapore in no rush to decriminalise cannabis for medical use: Shanmugam

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PETALING JAYA - Singapore is unlikely to decriminalise the use of cannabis for medical purposes any time soon, says its Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law K. Shanmugam. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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"If a pharmaceutical company is pushing for the use of cannabis on the basis that it has medical benefits, I would be very sceptical," he said, adding that he would also be cautious if such calls were made by non-governmental organisations which were supported by such firms. "In Singapore, we leave it to the doctors and if the doctors say that it is necessary for treatment and recovery, then we will allow. They can apply and it will be considered," he said.

On legalisation of cannabis for personal medical use, Mr Shanmugam said Singapore was reluctant at this point in time to follow in the footsteps of Thailand. "For example, the governor of Bangkok issued an order for all schools in Bangkok to be cannabis-free and smoking it in public was also banned," he added.Thailand legalising cannabis poses more challenges to S'pore's anti-drug stance: Shanmugam

 

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