#BHN Māori being disproportionately charged under discretionary cannabis laws

A report has been release that still in 2023, even when police have discretion, Māori are still being disproportionately charge when it comes to cannabis use. It echoes all the concerns that advocates spelled out when NZ had the chance to decriminalize cannabis but as we didn't, the same issues are here today that Māori are vastly more likely to get a charge or be involved in the criminal system due to cannabis use, than any other people group +++++++++++++++++++++ Visit www.BHNShop.nz for the July drop of merchandise to support the work we are doing. You need to make your order by July 20th and we aim to get your items out to you by the end of the month if you are in NZ Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠#BHN⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ