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Court finds Mr Cannabis guilty of growing dope

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Reuters

Friday 27 Oct 2000


LONDON (Reuters) - A court has found shopkeeper Free Rob Cannabis
guilty of growing cannabis plants and possessing a range of drugs
including LSD and ecstasy.

He denied possessing all the substances, which were found by police in
his shop and house. The 33-year-old shopkeeper changed his name to
draw attention to his belief that cannabis should be legalised.

Defending himself, Cannabis told the court that he was a shaman and
had an allegiance to the Hindu god Shiva.

"I believe I have the birthright to cultivate and use the cannabis
plant for all its uses. I have used all the substances listed, with
the possible exception of the MDMA (ecstasy), in a shamanic way,"
Cannabis told the court in Taunton on Friday.

He also said he had a right to grow and use cannabis under Article
Nine of the European Convention of European Rights.

"I may well decide to appeal to a higher court where human rights are
regarded," Cannabis said.

The judge has deferred sentencing until he receives a report on
Cannabis.

 

 

 

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