We are a diverse movement of people taking action to make drug use legal and safe. Drug use is common. More than 43% of Australians over the age of 14 have tried an illegal drug in their lifetime. And for the small proportion of addicts who become addicted, drugs do not discriminate. Young or old, disadvantaged or privileged, educated or uneducated. It could be you, or your children, or your parents. If that happened, wouldn`t you prefer treatment to prison? Experience around the world shows that treating personal drug use as a health and social problem saves lives, not an increase. The best example is Portugal with almost 20 years of positive results. Many U.S. states are moving toward decriminalization or even legalization.
Sydney-based Mark Hancock, who describes himself as a “business professional,” first tried illegal ice cream while working many hours on a group project. “Chief Evidence of Domestic Violence (DVEC)” Rob Hoyles – December 2015 “NSW Right to Silence Reforms” Associate Pofessor David Hamer – February 2013. “Certificates of protection against self-incrimination pursuant to section 128 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) and section 61 of the Coroners Act 2009 (NSW)” John Agius SC – October 2010 He believes prosecution and imprisonment are not the best options, Helping addicts break the cycle and change their lives. “The Modified Right To Silence: The Experience From England and Wales” Jake Harris – November 2012. This was not the end of the road, as the company`s professional quickly relapsed and spent time behind bars after being charged by police. Eventually, a manic-paranoid episode gave his family a clue, and Mr. Hancock`s children took him to a treatment center. Hancock acknowledged he was fortunate to have the support of his family when he beat his addiction and insists drug decriminalization is the answer. Will Tregoning comes from the fields of social policy research, communications consulting and health equity program management on drug law reform. He completed a Bachelor of Arts and a PhD in Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney before embarking on a career as a research and evaluation consultant for Australian government departments and agencies, focusing on alcohol and other drugs. He co-founded Unharm and is a co-founder of the drug control organization The Loop Australia.
“Inadmissible Questions Asked by Police in Interview Records and Prosecutors on Cross-Examination” Paul Townsend und Lester Fernandez – Juli 2006 “`Turning the Tables`: Defence Trend Applications in Criminal Trials” Gabriel Chipkin – Juni 2022. « The Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) – Important Provisions Relating to the Conduct of Criminal Procedure » Chris Maxwell QC – Novembre 2009 « Judicial Discretions » Lloyd Babb SC, Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) – Avril 2012 (Link zur ODPP-Website) « Identification Evidence » Mark Dennis SC – März 2018 « Address to NSW Labor Lawyers Re The Proposed Amendment To The Right To Silence » Samuel Pararajasingham – Novembre 2012 Peter Wilson ist ein Investmentbanker und Philanthrop aus Sydney. Er berät australische Unternehmen und Regierungen in den Bereichen Governance und Aufsicht, Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie wichtige strategische Initiativen, insbesondere im Bereich Finanzdienstleistungen. Ses postes actuels et anciens au sein de conseils d’administration d’organismes sans but lucratif couvrent les arts, la réforme juridique et la justice sociale, la santé et l’éducation depuis plus de deux décennies. He passionately believes that Unharm`s sensible recreational drug reforms will improve outcomes, reduce harm, improve equity and reduce costs for everyone involved. “Trend Evidence in 2020” Nicholas Broadbent and Derek Buchanan – November 2020 (link to page) As someone who understands this firsthand, I say to the members from New South Wales: diverting people with addictions to treatment is not a “soft” option. You can`t be “tough” or “soft” with drugs. As experts recommend, people with addictions need evidence-based treatment options to avoid the many social and health effects that addiction brings. “Table of Authorities – Requests to Exclude Official Recorded Police Interrogations (ERISP)” – Derek Buchanan and William Bruffy – January 2021 Within weeks, the former CEO of several companies and chief executive of the New South Wales Legal Aid Commission had become addicted to the highly addictive narcotic, putting him on a path that eventually landed him in jail. “Evidence in Chief Reforms for Victims of Domestic Violence – Practical Issues For Defence Lawyers”.
Nerissa Keay – July 2015 “It was bad judgment, I was exhausted (from work) and I couldn`t cope,” Hancock told 2GB`s Ben Fordham. “Bauer and McPhillamy – Update on the admissibility and use of the trend and randomness of child sexual abuse. – Stuart Bouveng – March 2019 (link to DP website) “Illegally Obtained Evidence: Discretion and Policy” Her Excellency Governor Margaret Beazley AO QC – March 2021 (link to DP website). “Tendency, coincidence and joint attempts.” Tim Game SC, Julia Roy and Georgia Huxley – September 2015 Prior to joining McGill and Partners, Mark worked at Aon as Head of Client Management in the UK and then Head of Client Strategy. In recent years, Mark has also led the Communications, Media and Technology Industry practice group in EMEA. Prior to joining Aon, Mark spent fourteen years at Lloyd Thompson/JLT Risk Solutions. “Prepare and Present Your Expert” Hugh Selby – July 2015 “Voir Dire, Section 138 and Roadside ERISP`s” Mark Davies – March 2014 “Social Media Identification and IMM”. Rory Pettit – March 2019 In Australia, all states except New South Wales and Queensland have taken similar steps to the three-shot system currently before Prime Minister Berejiklian`s office. In New South Wales, however, the retail policy for “law and order” is again being raised to prevent the adoption of this positive initiative. This ongoing politicization of what evidence-based policy should be has prompted me to speak out. Mark Hancock`s addiction began when powerful and successful acquaintances offered him a methamphetamine pipe.
Photo credit: Tamara Dean “Exclude Proof of Admission” His Honour Justice Yehia SC – March 2010 (Link to website of) “`I Don`t Have To Talk To You, You Giraffe` – A Discussion Paper on the Right to Silence.” Mark Dennis SC – March 2020. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. “Children`s Competence to Testify in Criminal Proceedings and Cross-Examination of Children`s Witnesses” Nerissa Keay – August 2013 “The Use of Documents in Cross-Examination and Evidence in Criminal Trials” Dina Yehia SC – October 2010 (Link to website) PowerPoint presentation on “Evidence of Trend and Coincidence” Craig Smith SC – July 2013 (link to website of) Unharm has received sponsorship and support from many people and organizations, including: “Without Admission” Arjun Chhabra – May 2015 “Is the weight of evidence essential to its admissibility?” The Honourable Dyson Heydon AC QC – Paul Byrne SC Memorial Lecture – October 2014 (link to Austlii website) “Exclusion of evidence under section 137 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)”. Richard Leary – December 2013 “Update on the Evidence on the Application of the Rule in Browne v Dunn in Criminal Trials,” Her Honour Justice Sophia Beckett – August 2012.