AN APPLICATION to legalise dagga was postponed in the Western Cape High Court yesterday to allow medical and legal experts to testify about the pros and cons of the issue.

Judge Dennis Davis said the social consequences of legalising dagga needed to be argued in court. The matter could be settled after expert opinions had been gathered.

In the run-up to the next appearance, Judge Davis said he would "meet various institutions for expert opinions for admissible evidence. There is medicinal use and drug culture to consider here".

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