Category: News & Media
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Rastafari prisoners can challenge security transfer denials before judge
Who Controls the Narrative? Rastafari, Prisoner Rights, and the Post-Dorsey Shift The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Dorsey v. Canada (Nov. 2025) allows federal prisoners to use habeas corpus to challenge denials for transfers to lower-security prisons, a significant expansion of prisoners’ rights by establishing such refusals as a deprivation of liberty. This ruling…
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Rastafari is the fastest-growing religion among British Army
Published:Sunday | March 3, 2019 | 12:00 AM Reggae legend Bob Marley, Jamaica’s most famous Rastafarian The number of followers joining the armed forces has increased by more than any other faith group, says the British Ministry of Defence (MoD). A Freedom of Information request has shown there are currently 210 Rastas in the armed…
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Understanding Rastafari in Correctional Settings
✨ Understanding Rastafari in Correctional Settings A Groundbreaking Guide to Faith, Practice, and Respect By: Davidacus Holmes & Bryan Rouse | In Association with SOTRO Published: May 2025 | ISBN: 9798899651090 | 116 PagesDistributed by: Staten House Publishing | Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Atlantic Books 🔥 “This is not a manual. It…
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U.S Supreme Court agrees to hear case of Rastafarian man seeking to sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks
By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN 3 minute read Updated 11:40 AM EDT, Mon June 23, 2025 The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2024. Will Dunham/ReutersCNN — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up the case of a Rastafarian man seeking to sue prison officials in Louisiana who cut off his dreadlocks while he…
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The Coral Gardens Incident
The Coral Gardens Incident, also known as the Coral Gardens Massacre or Bad Friday, occurred in Jamaica from April 11 to 13, 1963. This tragic event involved the mass arrest, torture, and killing of Rastafarians by Jamaican police and military forces.(Our History) Background Tensions between the Rastafarian community and the Jamaican government had been escalating…
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The Dread Act
The Prohibited and Unlawful Societies and Associations Act, commonly known as The Dread Act, was enacted in Dominica in 1974 under the leadership of Premier Patrick John. This legislation specifically targeted the Rastafarian community, particularly individuals referred to as “Dreads” due to their dreadlocked hair and association with Rastafarian beliefs.(Wikipedia) 📜 Key Provisions of the…
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Rasta ,Sacrament & the Minister of Justice
Key Points Legal Overview The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015 in Jamaica decriminalized small amounts of cannabis and allowed Rastafarians to cultivate it for religious use, marking a significant shift. This law aims to balance religious freedom with regulation, but implementation can be complex. Authorization Process Rastafarians must apply for authorization through the Cannabis Licensing…
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Rastafarian files human rights complaint against Surrey Pretrial Services Centre
A hearing is set for five days starting on June 23 Tom Zytaruk Apr 2, 2025 9:59 AM Listen to this article 00:02:49 A Rastafarian has filed a complaint with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal against Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, claiming he was mistreated by correctional officers for practicing his religion. Tribunal member Laila…