Life And Society

Cannabis convictions haunting some Kiwis decades later

08:13 am on 8 October 2020

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Disclosing historical minor cannabis convictions has led some people to the brink of losing their homes.

Others have missed out on jobs, have problems travelling overseas, or been the subject of over the top policing because of their cannabis offending.

Those with cannabis convictions say it's a major reason why weed should be legalised.

Ben Strang reports.