On September 7, 1998, Wakeford's suit against the government was dismissed. The judge ruled it was up to Parliament to overturn the law. In May 1999 the courts ruled that Wakeford could smoke and grow his own marijuana.
On September 7, 1998, Wakeford's legal action against the government was dismissed. The judge believed it was Parliament’s duty to alter the law. In May 1999, the courts determined that Wakeford could use and grow his own marijuana.