The recommendation not to hold inmates accountable for recreational marijuana possession in Rio Grande do Sul prisons has sparked debate, despite not yet being in force, according to the Secretariat of Penal and Socio-Educational Systems (SSPS).
The guidance, based on a Federal Supreme Court (STF) decision, suggests that possession of up to 40 grams of marijuana or six female plants would not result in administrative disciplinary proceedings for prisoners. The document was signed by Inspector General Rafael Schwengber Gierme and argues that the criminalization of possession should be decided by specialized judges, not the criminal police.
The Criminal Police Union (Sindppen) criticizes the measure, arguing that it could compromise safety in prisons by encouraging non-compliance with the rules. According to Cláudio Dessbesell, president of Sindppen, the current punishment for prisoners caught with drugs involves limited visits or solitary confinement, and making recreational use more flexible would harm discipline.
The SSPS informed that the recommendation will still be analyzed by the Sectoral Prosecutor’s Office and that, for now, liability procedures for possession of illicit substances continue as before, regardless of the quantity seized.
Source: Terra
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