Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Major Drug Trafficking, Bill Awaits Ratification

Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Drugs Act that introduces the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences. The bill passed with 65 votes in favour and no votes against. It now awaits ratification by President Mohamed Muizzu. The amendment sets thresholds for the death penalty: more than 350g of cannabis, 250g of diamorphine, or 100g of any Schedule One drug. The death penalty requires a unanimous Supreme Court ruling.

Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Drugs Act that introduces the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences. The bill passed with 65 votes in favour and no votes against. It now awaits ratification by President Mohamed Muizzu. The amendment sets thresholds for the death penalty: more than 350g of cannabis, 250g of diamorphine, or 100g of any Schedule One drug. The death penalty requires a unanimous Supreme Court ruling.

Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Drugs Act that introduces the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences. The bill passed with 65 votes in favour and no votes against. It now awaits ratification by President Mohamed Muizzu. The amendment sets thresholds for the death penalty: more than 350g of cannabis, 250g of diamorphine, or 100g of any Schedule One drug. The death penalty requires a unanimous Supreme Court ruling.

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