The newly-elected prime minister of New Zealand has said she wants a national discussion on legalizing cannabis.
Jacinda Ardern told reporters Friday that she will work with her Cabinet and take advice before deciding on any referendum date.
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"During the campaign I've always been very vocal about the fact that I do not believe people should be imprisoned for the personal use of cannabis. On the flip-side, I also have concerns around young people accessing a product which can clearly do harm and damage to them," she said.
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