Even though factors relating to the overcrowded prison may come into play, I tend to believe the actual reason is to appease base voters. Current Minister of Pu

Even though factors relating to the overcrowded prison may come into play, I tend to believe the actual reason is to appease base voters. Current Minister of Public Health is the leader of a political party whose campaign in 2019 election revolves around the legalization of cannabis (probably the only major party). In a sense, it can be viewed as fulfilling promises they promoted back then.