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*Marijuana Ban is a Failed Model, Say Experts
"The public recognizes that our marijuana laws have done more harm than good," Daniel Abrahamson of the Drug Policy Alliance told the Indiana Legislature's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee, according to an AP report.
Updated: 07/29/2011 08:45A
Marijuana Ban is a Failed Model, Say Experts
"The public recognizes that our marijuana laws have done more harm than good," Daniel Abrahamson of the Drug Policy Alliance told the Indiana Legislature's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee, according to an AP report.
Updated: 07/29/2011 08:45A
MP's HIV transmission case faces collapse
that it is the State's view that the sections relied on as the basis of the order do not apply to the section Ncube is charged with (section 79 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act which deals with deliberate transmission of HIV).
Updated: 07/29/2011 08:29A
Drop lese-majesty case, say journos
AP A protester holds a sign against the Thai Criminal Code 112, which prohibits people from defaming the monarchy, at a police station in Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok - The US-based Committee to Protect Journalists called on Friday on
Updated: 07/29/2011 08:14A
Thailand's "lese majeste" laws under scrutiny
Sakchai Lalit / AP In this May 11, 2011, a protester wears a mask with a sticker against the Thai Criminal Code 112, which prohibits people from defaming the monarchy, at a police station in Bangkok, Thailand. In the last few months,
Updated: 07/29/2011 08:12A
Experts: US ban on marijuana has failed
“The public recognizes that our marijuana laws have done more harm than good,” Daniel Abrahamson of the Drug Policy Alliance told the Indiana Legislature's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee. Lawmakers have approved medical marijuana in
Updated: 07/29/2011 07:45A
Small but unprecedented movement begins speaking out against Thailand's 'lese
In this May 11, 2011, a protester wears a mask with a sticker against the Thai Criminal Code 112, which prohibits people from defaming the monarchy, at a police station in Bangkok, Thailand. In the last... (Associated Press) In this May 11, 2011 photo,
Updated: 07/29/2011 07:22A
Advisor at RBC faces fraud charges
Mr. Cole appeared to be a man of means, paying $1.5-million for a condominium in the posh Rosedale neighbourhood of Toronto in March 2010, according to bankruptcy proceeding filings. The documents indicate RBC held the mortgage on the three-storey
Updated: 07/29/2011 07:07A
Ex-RBC advisor faces fraud charges
Mr. Cole appeared to be a man of means, paying $1.5-million for a condominium in the posh Rosedale neighbourhood of Toronto in March 2010, according to bankruptcy proceeding filings. The documents indicate RBC held the mortgage on the three-storey
Updated: 07/29/2011 07:07A
Thailand's 'lese majeste' laws under scrutiny
Sakchai Lalit, Associated Press In this May 11, 2011, a protester wears a mask with a sticker against the Thai Criminal Code 112, which prohibits people from defaming the monarchy, at a police station in Bangkok, Thailand. In the last few months,
Updated: 07/29/2011 07:00A