Penalty Paradox in Proposed Law
Penalty paradox in proposed law
The maximum penalty for possessing a book about growing marijuana will be higher than that for actually growing the drug, the Law Society has told MPs considering a hard-hitting new bill. A Parliamentary Committee is hearing submissions on a law change …
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Christchurch trio deny drug charges
The charges allege supplying and offering to supply methamphetamine, producing, possessing and supplying the class C drug benzylpiperazine (BZP or party pills), as well as obtaining credit by deception, and unlawful possession of a sawn-off shotgun and …
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Mercedes Corby apologises for interview
Schapelle Corby's sister has apologised to Indonesian authorities for her recent interview with an Australian TV network. Mercedes Corby did the interview, for Australia's Channel Seven, in place of convicted drug smuggler Schapelle, who was told …
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