laws
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Why Is This Aussie Woman Still In Jail?
Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been held in Iran’s notorious Evin prison for more than a year. She is serving a 10-year sentence for “espionage” which the Australian government has rejected in the strongest possible terms. So what can we, as a country, do about it?
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Is It Legal To Be Drunk In Public?
’Tis the season to be jolly. We all enjoy the sentiments of this well-known carol during the festive season. There’s little doubt public merriment is in abundance at this time of year, with alcohol generally reducing inhibitions. But you need to be careful where you drink your beer this summer. Here’s what the law says…
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The Truth About MDMA (AKA ‘Ecstasy’) – Stop Freaking Out
We all want to reduce drug-related harm and ensure young people don’t take unnecessary risks. But decades of research shows fear isn’t an effective way to do this.
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Uber Got Off Easy
Way back when you took your driving test and got your licence, someone somewhere gave you a lecture about responsibility. Maybe it was your parents, the driving instructor, or the RMS tester. You were in charge of the car, and therefore it was your responsibility to not crash it.