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'Not Essential': Kenyan Court Denies Rastafarians' Right to Smoke Weed
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'Not Essential': Kenyan Court Denies Rastafarians' Right to Smoke Weed

A Kenyan court has denied Rastafarian groups' request to legally permit the use of cannabis for religious purposes. The Rastafarians had argued that their practice of using cannabis, which they consider sacred, falls under their constitutional right to freedom of religion. This decision comes after years of legal battles since 2021, during which the community sought judicial recognition of their religious practices. The ruling highlights the ongoing tension between individual religious freedoms and national drug laws.

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'Not Essential': Kenyan Court Denies Rastafarians' Right to Smoke Weed

A Kenyan court has denied Rastafarian groups' request to legally permit the use of cannabis for religious purposes. The Rastafarians had argued that their practice of using cannabis, which they consider sacred, falls under their constitutional right to freedom of religion. This decision comes after years of legal battles since 2021, during which the community sought judicial recognition of their religious practices. The ruling highlights the ongoing tension between individual religious freedoms and national drug laws.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the court's decision neutrally, focusing on the legal arguments made by both the Rastafarians and the state. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The framing remains balanced, reflecting the legal process and the constitutional

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