The amendment was only published late in the day yesterday.

It asks the States to: "direct the Committee for Home Affairs to consult with relevant stakeholders and to return to the States with a policy letter and suitable propositions no later than July 2021, recommending the introduction of a statutory regime, akin to that in countries such as Canada, to enable the lawful and regulated production, distribution, sale and possession of quality controlled cannabis for recreational purposes.”

If approved, it would be a significant step towards the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use, although it is unclear yet whether the States will show any appetite for the amendment.

Pictured: Deputy Leadbeater, the Vice-President of Home Affairs, recently got embroiled in a social media row with colleague Victoria Oliver over efforts to legalise cannabis. 

The Justice Review Report, which is unlikely to be debated until Thursday at the earliest, also includes an amendment from Deputies Jonathan Le Tocq and Laurie Queripel, which proposes a more controlled relaxation of drug laws. 

They want the States "to consult with relevant stakeholders and consider whether resources currently used to police and enforce the laws on cannabis possession and use (especially in small amounts for personal use) could be more efficiently and effectively used to ensure more positive outcomes in relation to reduce alcohol abuse, domestic violence prevention, education and early intervention on substance abuse generally."

Although not as far-reaching as Deputy Leadbeater's amendment, it sets out a more strategic and stepped approach to reforming drug policy.

More detail about each amendment will be set out as the debate commences, which is unlikely to happen until tomorrow. 

Pictured top: Deputies Marc Leadbeater and Charles Parkinson.