Please Help Edit Body Paragraph For Law Class Essay, Must Be Certain Of The Stance, Clear And Concise Thanks?
Undoubltfully laws are made with the intention of reflecting the majority of citizens, this was the sole basis of the creation of Bill C-64 section 5. With the progression of time a tolerance has also come. Not so long ago marijuana for medicinal purposes was entirely banned, however, in July 2001 Canada was the first to assume a system regulating medicinal marijuana. This was a major stride within itself but was not that much of a surprise. The change came after an Ontario judge ordered the federal government to clarify the rules surrounding medical marijuana. What caused the inquiry to clarify the obscurity nonetheless was the case of Terrance Parker. Prior to the 2001 ruling Parker had gotten charged more then a few times for marijuana possession , but he needed the marijuana because it was the only thing that could prevent his epileptic seizures but he won an acquittal but was told that if he were caught again he would be prosecuted. The next time Parker was caught he was charged with possession, cultivation, and use Parker used the defense that the charges violated his rights under the Charter. The argument worked, “the judge ruled people must be able to access necessary medical treatment without fear of arrest.” The possession and cultivation charges were dropped and Parker became the first Canadian to be exempted from further prosecution for either charge. As a result now patients who meet Health Canada’s regulations , Medical Marijuana Access Regulations (MMAR) . Even with this in mind In 2006 “ about 1500 Canadians have licenses to possess cannabis for medicinal purposes. This is a small fraction of the total medicinal cannabis using population. That means that the vast majority of Canadians who use cannabis medicinally are risking their liberty…. The MMAR pander to prohibition rather than creating an effective and rational program that addresses the needs of critically and chronically ill Canadians who could benefit from this medicine.” Even though there is this notion that medicinal marijuana is legal it does have standards which must be met . The Canadian government never did take the time to educate about the temporary Marihuana Medical Access Regulations set by Health Canada .Now however , doctors are prescribing it easier and it can be prescribed for a vast array of ailments like Glaucoma but now even stress relief or insomnia. In comparison to its American counterpart Canada has had a more liberal approach drug use, especially towards marijuana because the use of marijuana is prominent and the majority is non medicinal. European counties however, have been even faster in changing laws regarding marijuana.
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Undoubltfully laws are made to reflect the views of the majority of citizens, which was the intention with the creation of Bill C-64 section 5. Not so long ago marijuana for medicinal purposes was banned but in July 2001 Canada instituted a system to regulate medicinal marijuana after an Ontarrio judge ordered the federal government to clarify the rules surrounding its use.
The instigating factor was the case of Terrance Parker. Prior to the 2001 ruling Parker had been charged more then a few times for marijuana possession, even though he needed the marijuana because it was the only thing that could prevent his epileptic seizures. He won an acquittal, but was told that if he were caught again he would be prosecuted. The next time Parker was caught he was charged with possession, cultivation, and use. Parker used the defense that the charges violated his rights under the Charter. The argument worked, and “the judge ruled people must be able to access necessary medical treatment without fear of arrest.” The possession and cultivation charges were dropped and Parker became the first Canadian to be exempted from further prosecution for either charge.
Today individuals who meet Health Canada’s regulations , Medical Marijuana Access Regulations (MMAR) can possess, cultivate and use medicinal marijuana. In 2006 about 1500 Canadians have licenses to possess cannabis for medicinal purposes, only a small fraction of the total number of medicinal cannabis users. The majority of Canadians who use cannabis medicinally do not have a prescription.
The MMAR pander to prohibition rather than creating an effective and rational program that addresses the needs of critically and chronically ill Canadians who could benefit from this medicine. Even though theuse of medicinal marijuana is legal , there are standards which govern approval for its use. The Canadian government has not educated physicians about the temporary Marihuana Medical Access Regulations set by Health Canada. However, doctors are prescribing it easier for a variety of disorders, including glaucoma, stress relief , and insomnia.
Canada has a more liberal approach to the use of marijuana drug use than does the United States,, even toward its recreational use.
European countries however, have been even faster in changing laws regarding marijuana. (This sentence seems a bit out of place here … I will look at your other question.)
I would take issue with a couple of your statements. I have had some experience with Health Canada about the use of medicinal marijuana. I wouldn’t agree that they “pander to prohibition” (not a very good phrase, by the way). My dealings with Health Canada on my husband’s behalf when he was dying from cancer were all very supportive and sympathetic. HIs prescription was immediately approved, and he received his authorization to possess, and a grower was approved for him as well. Our interactions with Health Canada were all quite positive.
by Imaka
on 02. Feb, 2010