Topic: To what extent should marijuana be legalized in Trinidad and Tobago?In Trinidad and Tobago, the use and possession of marijuana is illegal. This research paper therefore presents a discussion of the legal debate over marijuana, highlighting the legal issues and discussing the extent to which marijuana should be legalized in Trinidad and Tobago. The first legal issue addressed in this article is the harsh or punitive nature of the dangerous Drug Law and classification of marijuana. Cannabis Sativa, or whatever name it is called, whether Ganja, Marijuana, Weed or "Mary Jane", under the Dangerous Drugs Act it is classified as a dangerous drug and is included in the first list of narcotics. Possession of any quantity is an offense punishable on summary conviction by a fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for five years; and upon conviction by indictment, a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for five to ten years. Current law allows people to be punished criminally for minor crimes. People who were in possession of only 2 grams of marijuana had to be incarcerated. This is not necessary because it creates a permanent criminal record for people who have only experimented. we can say that he increased it. Prohibition has failed to control the domestic use and production of marijuana. Therefore, with the necessary legislative reform, this could lead to a reduction in crime. Additionally, it can be argued that the current ban perhaps violates the fundamental rights of Rastafarians under the Constitution...... middle of paper ......session of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. This would treat the use and possession of marijuana for private use as either legal or lightly punishable, while leaving its distribution as a criminal offense. Decriminalization is often seen as a compromise between prohibition and legalization. Decriminalization would leave marijuana in the same legal position as alcohol during Prohibition: It was legal to possess and use, but not to sell. Decriminalization would reduce the number of arrests made and save resources needed for law enforcement. This would ease pressure on police forces and save money. However, with decriminalization, despite the lack of penalties against possession, marijuana would still not be freely purchased. It can therefore be suggested that the wisest decision that legislators should make is the decriminalization of marijuana..