Religion, Lawyers and Drugs in South Africa

[Will Esser]

An interesting case from abroad . . .

"A South African court is weighing the case of a
Rastafarian whose bid to become a lawyer has been
thwarted because his religion compels him to smoke
cannabis, the South African Press Association said
Friday."

Although the South African constitution guarantees the
rights of religious minorities, the South African
Supreme Court has held that the prohibition of
marijuana use was not unconstitutional.  After two
convictions for drug use, the Rastafarian was held not
eligible to practice law.

http://news.excite.com/news/r/000218/07/odd-cannabis

Will "They must have read Smith" Esser

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"Preach often; sometimes use words."  St. Francis of Assisi

Will Esser
Law Clerk - Tenth Circuit
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
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