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Commission to look into decriminalisation of small amounts of ganja
Following a referendum earlier this year, government has referred the decriminalisation of small amounts of marijuana to the Law Reform Commission, the entity established to review and suggest changes to legislation.
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Cayman Compass
Spate of assaults on officers sparks call for tougher sentences
Cayman’s police commissioner has warned that tougher sentences for people who attack officers may be needed after a spate of assaults.
Kurt Walton said there had been 24 assaults on officers so far this year – an average of three a month – but that the law only allowed a maximum sentence of two years for the offence.
“However, it may be time to consider strengthening these penalties to help send the unmistakable message that assaulting our police officers will not be tolerated,” he said.
“It is concerning that there appears to be an uptick in these types of incidents, but the public should rest assured that each one is being thoroughly investigated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.”
He was speaking after four police officers were injured in three incidents over the space two weekends.
