British diplomat says no role for UK in marijuana debate

The visiting British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean says the United Kingdom does not have any role to play in the ongoing marijuana debate in the Caribbean.



High Commissioner Victoria Dean says she understands that there are different arguments being put forward, with some people believing that marijuana can make an important contribution to the region.



However she says it's an issue that needs to run its course in the Caribbean with the right local players.



Last month, CARICOM leaders announced that they were creating a regional commission to analyse the possibility of legalising marijuana.



The announcement followed a two-day summit in which they discussed a preliminary report that found decriminalising medical marijuana could help boost the region’s economy.



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