Kiribati became independent on 12 July 1979 under an order that continued all existing laws. The colonial Dangerous Drugs Ordinance therefore remained in force, with the same cannabis bans and penalties. The new state created no cannabis exemption or medical programme.[1]
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References
- UK legislation — The Kiribati Independence Order 1979, SI 1979/719Article 1(2) commencement 12 July 1979; article 5(1) existing laws continue.
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