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decriminalisation

New regional drug commission pushes for better support for drug users

South Africa

New regional drug commission pushes for better support for drug users

By Caryn Dolley

Busting eight myths about sex work ahead of deadline for public comments on decriminalisation bill

South Africa

Busting eight myths about sex work ahead of deadline for public comments on decriminalisation bill

By Maria Stacey, Rebecca Walker, HyeJin Kim and Nosipho Vidima

Sex workers and moral stigmatisation — where criminal law has no place

Maverick Citizen

Sex workers and moral stigmatisation — where criminal law has no place

By Edwin Cameron

Children caught in possession of cannabis may no longer be criminally prosecuted

South Africa

Children caught in possession of cannabis may no longer be criminally prosecuted

By Tania Broughton

Sex workers hopeful government’s decriminalisation plans come to pass

Maverick Citizen

Sex workers hopeful government’s decriminalisation plans come to pass

By Tariro Washinyira

SA moves a step closer to decriminalising sex work

Maverick Citizen

SA moves a step closer to decriminalising sex work

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Exclusive: A tale of marijuana charlatans, corruption, collusion and exploitation

Maverick Citizen

Exclusive: A tale of marijuana charlatans, corruption, collusion and exploitation

By Nichol Budds

SA needs extensive legal reforms to make dagga a viable crop, say activists

South Africa

SA needs extensive legal reforms to make dagga a viable crop, say activists

By Estelle Ellis

Nigeria’s law makes it a crime to attempt suicide – there are better ways to prevent tragedy

Magazine

Nigeria’s law makes it a crime to attempt suicide – there are better ways to prevent tragedy

By Adegboyega Ogunwale

Study finds extreme levels of violence against sex workers

South Africa

Study finds extreme levels of violence against sex workers

By Elsabé Brits

Government must fast-track laws to decriminalise and protect sex workers

South Africa

Government must fast-track laws to decriminalise and protect sex workers

By Thembinkosi Gcoyi and Linda Busuku

It’s time for female MPs to screw their courage to the sticking-place

South Africa

It’s time for female MPs to screw their courage to the sticking-place

By Jennifer Smout