Posts Tagged ‘Pequeños cultivadores’
The battle for differentiated criminal treatment for small growers continues
On March 20th, the Ministry of Justice issued a new version of the bill on differentiated criminal treatment for small coca, marihuana and poppy growers. The proposed changes aim to respond to the General Attorney’s criticisms, but have generated concern and distrust among communities.
Read MoreThe reduction of penalties for small growers is necessary
The Ministry of Justice’s proposal, a bill that regulates the differential criminal treatment for small coca, marihuana and poppy growers, proposes a permanent reduction of penalties for the cultivation and conservation offenses. This reform is an urgent and necessary step towards drug reform policy.
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