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 lawsuit against the government was denied. The judge indicated that it was up to Parliament to amend the law. In May 1999, the courts ruled that Wakeford had the right to smoke and cultivate his own marijuana.