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The LawAid International Blog

Read about the latest news relating to different cases taken on by LawAid International, and other cases of interest around the world.

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NZ should offer Julian Assange asylum. Here’s why.
NZ should offer Julian Assange asylum. Here’s why.

In a decision released overnight, the UK judge presiding over Julian’s latest court hearing in London blocked extradition by the USA, citing an extreme risk of suicide and noting the horrendous jail conditions he would face if extradited. While this is a glimmer of light on the horizon – the darkness prevails for the worlds highest profile political prisoner.

VOTING 'NO' IN OCTOBER'S CANNABIS CONTROL BILL REFERENDUM? THINK AGAIN.
VOTING 'NO' IN OCTOBER'S CANNABIS CONTROL BILL REFERENDUM? THINK AGAIN.

LawAid International brings decades of in-court experience to the debate around cannabis law reform, arguing strongly for legalisation and asking the undecided and those voting ‘No’ in September’s referendum to think again.

FREEDOM OF SPEECH: IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT
FREEDOM OF SPEECH: IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT

There are clear lines of demarcation between free speech and the criminal offences associated with inciting racial disharmony, or obscene behaviour. Parenthetically, the question of whether it is the role of the State to proscribe standards of obscenity might be left for another day.

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