A cannabis oil activist convicted of rubbing a poison on a member of Parliament

A Nelson woman was convicted of offensive behavior after National MP Nick Smith rubbed rat poison.

The politician had claimed that Rose Renton and another protester had rubbed him poison while he was going to Saturday's market. Nelson in September

She was charged with offensive behavior and the justices of the peace found her guilty of the charge, reports RNZ.

Renton took on national significance in 2015 when his son Alex became unfit for the hospital with a long time.

Then, Deputy Health Minister Peter Dunne, approved a petition addressed to the government by Alex's family to allow him to be treated with a medicinal oil cannabidiol

Smith said that he had venom in his hair and clothes incident. However, Renton said that she only touched him lightly.

Smith today declared that he welcomed the verdict of guilt.

"People have the right to express their opinions." The Nelson Market is a friendly weekly event for locals and visitors and we must protect its reputation as a peaceful place where the diverse opinions are respected. "

Smith said that he was worried about the number of horrible incidents that occurred with the use of pest poison in New Zealand.

" I have already been threatened with death and several incidents and threats have been reported against the staff of the Department of Conservation. "

He encouraged the Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage to increase education on the key role played by poisons in protecting native wildlife.

– Nelson Weekly