Brazil’s Supreme Court has changed the law about marijuana. They decided to decriminalize, which means people will not be punished in a criminal way for having small amounts of the drug for personal use. This new rule states that possessing up to 40 grams of marijuana or six plants will be legal.
Before this, judges decided based on personal views, which was often unfair. This change aims to protect users and differentiate them from drug dealers. Many organizations believe this will help reduce the number of people in prisons.
Difficult words
- decriminalize — To make something not a crime.
- legal — Allowed by the law; not illegal.
- possessing — Having something; owning something.
- protect — To keep safe from harm.
- differentiate — To tell apart; to recognize differences.
- organizations — Groups of people with a common purpose.
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about decriminalizing marijuana?
- What differences do you see between users and dealers?
- Why do you think some people disagree with this change?
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