status quo of the drug policy is punitive prohibition and has a limited amount of treatment facilities. Punitive prohibition is the use of criminal charges with the goal of stopping the usage of drugs and all the harms that comes with it. This drug policy has been enforced and mostly unaltered since the MDA 1971. As outlined by the UK Drug Policy Commission the goals of the current drug policy is to reduce supply and demand whilst improving rates of recovery of those dependent on drugs. Status Quo Health
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The legalization or decriminalization of drugs would be beneficial to society through various ways. The government would collect taxes on them which could help with various expenses such as education expenses. Through different pharmaceutical companies it can be controlled as well as ensure quality which helps drug users from receiving bad product. It could free up space in prison or jails and allow more room for concentration of other important crimes that are taking place
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Everyone is aware of the stories‚ “Young football player went to the hospital with concussion” and “Teenager breaks her leg at hockey practice” but how many of those headlines are actually a frequent occurrence? Today‚ this essay will examine an issue with numerous opposing opinions: Should kids participate in competitive sports? Countless people have commonly argued this topic in view of the injuries and potential stress the sports might bring. However‚ this essay will explain why‚ kids should play
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ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION IN INDIA Discrimination has been a major issue in India and people have been exploited on the basis of their caste and gender for years. The two main legislations that have been enacted by the Parliament of India to prevent such discrimination are The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act‚ 1989 and The Hindu Succession Act‚ 1956. Article 15 of the Indian Constitution also prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion‚ race‚ caste
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seem like the best decision in their own eyes may not be the best decision to someone else or even a group of people‚ so is the same with the government. When the founding fathers drafted the constitution they realized that not one person or specific branch should hold all authority over any one decision‚ so they developed a system of checks and balances. This system serves as a mediator between branches of government so that each decision is made in the utmost confidence. Having been weighed‚ measured
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on which branch one goes into. The job opportunities also vary depending on which branch a person goes into. Some may have the same job title but each branch does things a little different. The basic training for each branch is very different and easy for some but difficult for others. The up side to the harsh training though is that the military provides great benefits for the person and their families. A career in military would be a very good option to consider. The air force branch of the military
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Drug Trafficking from Mexico to the United States Priscilla Reyes English Composition II Kari Lomanno December 16‚ 2012 The media represents Mexico drug scene as a replica of the Colombian Model. Mexico did not begin to traffic drugs until sixty years ago before the Colombians decided to get into the trade. There are two different political systems in both countries; the history and the structural relationship of the drug traffickers to the political powers in Mexico. Where did drug trafficking
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Legislation Section 444(1) of the Education Act 1996 provides: (1) If a child of compulsory school age who is a registered pupil at a school fails to attend regularly at the school‚ his parent is guilty of an offence. Break down the legislation and identify the issue word (using ticks‚ crosses and question-marks) [30 marks] If a child ✓ Of a compulsory school age ✓ Who is a registered pupil ✓ At a school ✓ Fails to attend ✓ Regularly ? At the school ✓ [His parent is guilty of an
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Would troy have been a strong candidate for Branch Rickey’s noble experiment? Troy would have been a strong candidate for Branch Rickey’s noble experiment. From the article it states that the “Noble Experiment was to try and find the perfect blend of character and ability‚ maturity and electricity”. Troy is a black former baseball player‚ who played in the Negro Leagues. He wasn’t able to play professional baseball because when he played they hadn’t broke the color barrier yet and then he was too
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Mens Rea and delegated legislation Alexandra StoicaMens rea: the guilty mind of the defendant The difference between s18 and s20 of the Offences against the person act 1861 is the mens rea required. Mens rea must be distinguished from motive. Motive can be relevant in some crimes. Intention: can be direct or indirect (oblique) Direct intention- this occurs where the consequence is the defendant’s aim or purpose. An example is Mohan 1976. The defendants deliberately attacked the victim. The resulting
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