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Abortion in Germany: Pre-election push for liberalization DW 12/02/2024

Call for decriminalization of abortion in Germany is gaining momentum, with support from center-left lawmakers in response to changing public sentiment.

Thailand Considers Regulating Cannabis Instead of Recriminalizing It

Thailand plans to regulate its cannabis industry, possibly avoiding a reversal of decriminalization and easing tensions within the ruling coalition.

Decriminalise abortion to stop women being harassed via prosecutions, says Labour MP

Decriminalizing abortion is essential for women's healthcare rights.
Abortion should be treated as a healthcare issue, not criminal matter.

Abortion in Germany: Pre-election push for liberalization DW 12/02/2024

Call for decriminalization of abortion in Germany is gaining momentum, with support from center-left lawmakers in response to changing public sentiment.

Thailand Considers Regulating Cannabis Instead of Recriminalizing It

Thailand plans to regulate its cannabis industry, possibly avoiding a reversal of decriminalization and easing tensions within the ruling coalition.

Decriminalise abortion to stop women being harassed via prosecutions, says Labour MP

Decriminalizing abortion is essential for women's healthcare rights.
Abortion should be treated as a healthcare issue, not criminal matter.
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#ireland

Future Governments will have to 'very carefully' consider Citizens Assembly recommendation to decriminalise drugs, says Helen McEntee

Fianna Fáil's drug decriminalization policy lacks specificity, raising concerns from Justice Minister McEntee regarding implementation and potential consequences.

'I was a bit of a square' - Tanaiste Micheal Martin when asked if he ever smoked cannabis in college

Fianna Fáil leader supports decriminalizing drug possession for personal use, aligning with a health-led approach.

Future Governments will have to 'very carefully' consider Citizens Assembly recommendation to decriminalise drugs, says Helen McEntee

Fianna Fáil's drug decriminalization policy lacks specificity, raising concerns from Justice Minister McEntee regarding implementation and potential consequences.

'I was a bit of a square' - Tanaiste Micheal Martin when asked if he ever smoked cannabis in college

Fianna Fáil leader supports decriminalizing drug possession for personal use, aligning with a health-led approach.
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#jaywalking

Brooklyn residents weigh in on recent decriminalization of jaywalking

Decriminalizing jaywalking in Brooklyn aims to enhance safety and address inequality in policing.

Jaywalking may soon be legal in NYC

New York City is considering decriminalizing jaywalking amid concerns over racial bias in ticketing and potential safety implications.

Brooklyn residents weigh in on recent decriminalization of jaywalking

Decriminalizing jaywalking in Brooklyn aims to enhance safety and address inequality in policing.

Jaywalking may soon be legal in NYC

New York City is considering decriminalizing jaywalking amid concerns over racial bias in ticketing and potential safety implications.
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#marijuana-laws

As marijuana arrests become less common in Miami-Dade, one city's approach stands out

Arrests for small amounts of marijuana have decreased overall, but Miami Beach continues to enforce strict laws despite changes in state prosecution policies.

Miami Beach officials want to remove a civil citation option for marijuana possession

Miami Beach is reversing its 2015 ordinance that allowed civil citations for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Commissioners are repealing the ordinance to send a message that the city is no longer a 'party town'.

As marijuana arrests become less common in Miami-Dade, one city's approach stands out

Arrests for small amounts of marijuana have decreased overall, but Miami Beach continues to enforce strict laws despite changes in state prosecution policies.

Miami Beach officials want to remove a civil citation option for marijuana possession

Miami Beach is reversing its 2015 ordinance that allowed civil citations for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Commissioners are repealing the ordinance to send a message that the city is no longer a 'party town'.
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#sex-work

Harris won't say if she still backs decriminalizing prostitution

Kamala Harris supports decriminalizing sex work for consenting adults while emphasizing the need to combat exploitation.

Women hold harsher views towards sex workers, polling finds

Women are more likely than men to think sex work should be stigmatized.
Majority of Britons would not be friends with someone in pornography or sex work.

Harris won't say if she still backs decriminalizing prostitution

Kamala Harris supports decriminalizing sex work for consenting adults while emphasizing the need to combat exploitation.

Women hold harsher views towards sex workers, polling finds

Women are more likely than men to think sex work should be stigmatized.
Majority of Britons would not be friends with someone in pornography or sex work.
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4 months ago

The London Buzz - 23rd July 2024

The decriminalization of cannabis in London is discussed as a way to reduce the harm caused by illegal substances and the criminal market.
#overdose-deaths

Does Portugal Have The Answer To Stopping Drug Overdose Deaths? : Consider This from NPR

Portugal's approach to treating drug addiction as an illness has led to extremely rare overdose deaths.
Decriminalization of small amounts of drugs and publicly funding addiction services are key components of Portugal's successful model.

523 opioid overdose deaths reported in Toronto last year, TPH says | CBC News

Toronto's chief medical officer of health refers to the opioid overdose crisis as a drug toxicity epidemic, emphasizing the need for an empathetic health response.

Can San Francisco Solve Its Drug Crisis? Five Things to Consider.

San Francisco's drug crisis has outpaced the national average, with an overdose death rate more than double the national average.
Policy changes, such as the decriminalization of drug possession, have contributed to San Francisco's drug crisis.

Does Portugal Have The Answer To Stopping Drug Overdose Deaths? : Consider This from NPR

Portugal's approach to treating drug addiction as an illness has led to extremely rare overdose deaths.
Decriminalization of small amounts of drugs and publicly funding addiction services are key components of Portugal's successful model.

523 opioid overdose deaths reported in Toronto last year, TPH says | CBC News

Toronto's chief medical officer of health refers to the opioid overdose crisis as a drug toxicity epidemic, emphasizing the need for an empathetic health response.

Can San Francisco Solve Its Drug Crisis? Five Things to Consider.

San Francisco's drug crisis has outpaced the national average, with an overdose death rate more than double the national average.
Policy changes, such as the decriminalization of drug possession, have contributed to San Francisco's drug crisis.
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With Germany legalising cannabis, Europe is reaching a tipping point. Britain, take note | Steve Rolles

Germany's cannabis reforms decriminalize possession, allow home growing, and set up not-for-profit associations for cannabis supply.
Germany's initial aspirations for a commercial market had to be adjusted to comply with international law obligations and EU regulations.

East Bay community group wants no more police for mental health calls amid SoCal teen shooting

Community members in the East Bay are calling for police to stop responding to mental health emergencies.
Activists in Oakland are advocating for the decriminalization of mental health care and autism to prevent further tragedies involving police violence.

Should illegal drug possession be decriminalised?

Decriminalizing drug possession is proposed to prevent deaths
A drug possession lawyer plays a key role in negotiating deals and advising clients on legal options.

UK faces sharp rise in abortion convictions

Increase in prosecutions for illegal abortions in Britain recently.
Calls for decriminalization of abortion due to rising prosecutions.

MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion as prosecutions of illegal terminations rises

Decriminalization of abortion likely in landmark vote
Majority of MPs against prosecuting women for abortion outside set rules

L.A. County backs a legal path for street vendors in unincorporated areas

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is pushing forward an ordinance to regulate street vending in unincorporated parts of the county
At least 16 cities in L.A. County have already created their own rules around street vending since California decriminalized it in 2018

More than half of anti-abortion MPs lose seats in election

15 anti-abortion MPs lost seats in recent UK election, sparking hopes for decriminalization.

Travis County judge dismisses Paxton's lawsuit over Austin ordinance decriminalizing pot - Austin Monitor

Decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana in Austin was upheld by a judge after a lawsuit was dismissed.
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