The Prince Case
2000
Prince v President Cape Law Society and Others
The right of Rastafari to use cannabis for religious purposes
Should Rastafari be allowed an exemption from the general prohibition on the use of cannabis, to enable them to perform their sacraments? Gareth Prince sought a general exemption for all Rastafari, not just his for own right to practise as a lawyer. The majority of the Court said it would be impossible to police such an exemption. Writing for the minority, Justice Ngcobo said it was not impossible. In support of Justice Ngcobo
