By AARON CHIYANZOCABINET has approved for publication and introduction in Parliament the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 2021 which is aimed at strengthening the functions of the Drug Enforcement Commission.It also seeks to revise and consolidate the law relating to narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals and provision for special measures relating to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of victims of drug abuse.Chief Government spokesperson, Dora Siliya said the approval of the Bill was in line with the earlier approval of the “The Cannabis Bill, 2021,” and “The Industrial Hemp Bill, 2021,” the two Bills of which were already in Parliament for enactment.Ms Siliya said Cabinet at the fifth cabinet meeting held virtually yesterday also approved the National Lands Policy and its Implementation Plan to improve land delivery systems in the country for the benefit of present and future generations.She said the policy intended to guide land administration and management to open up […]
CABINET TO TABLE NARCOTICS BILL IN PARLEY
