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NewsPolicy22 October 2026

Mauritius prime minister tells Parliament the national cannabis policy reform report is finalised and with his office

L'express reported that Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, answering a question from MP Arvin Babajee, said the report on national cannabis policy reform has been finalised and submitted to the Prime Minister's office, and will be examined at the next meeting of the National Drug Control Commission. The Technical Working Group, formed in January 2026 and chaired by Kunal Naik, had been asked to examine models of reform including decriminalisation, depenalisation and a regulated framework. It held 18 meetings between January and July 2026, and a national consultation in May and June 2026 involved about 1,842 people.

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Approximate location-20.16, 57.50

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2026-10-22 Policy Mauritius prime minister tells Parliament the national cannabis policy reform report is finalised and with his office L'express reported that Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, answering a question from MP Arvin Babajee, said the report on national cannabis policy reform has been finalised and submitted to the Prime Minister's office, and will be examined at the next meeting of the National Drug Control Commission. The Technical Working Group, formed in January 2026 and chaired by Kunal Naik, had been asked to examine models of reform including decriminalisation, depenalisation and a regulated framework. It held 18 meetings between January and July 2026, and a national consultation in May and June 2026 involved about 1,842 people. https://lexpress.mu/s/cannabis-le-rapport-finalise-la-decision-revient-a-la-national-drug-control-commission-563918 Mauritius 20° 9' 36.00" S, 57° 30' 0.00" E administrative seat