Lawyer and author Miles Hunt shares his reasons for ‘coming out’ about drug use and how it has impacted his life and career since.
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Law enforcement
Australia’s drug laws are inherently racist – and always have been
Prohibitionists like to say that illegal drugs are banned because they’re dangerous. That’s just a cover-up for the real, racist roots of prohibition.
The War on Drugs isn’t just bad for our health – it’s also deeply unfair
The racist truth behind the War on Drugs
U.S. President Nixon announced a ‘War on Drugs’ in 1971 – and it still impacts the way people who use drugs are treated worldwide.
Politicians use this technique to win arguments – here’s how to get around it
We take a look at how to shift the conversation around drug use to our advantage.
Rainbow Serpent Showed Sniffer Dogs Can’t Keep Drugs Out of Music Festivals
Unharm Melbourne organiser Nevena Spirovska travelled to Rainbow Serpent festival to talk about drug law reform.
Yes, it’s legal to film the police.
If you see something that doesn’t look right, film it. Video footage is crucial to uncovering the truth behind police activities.
Abolish ‘deemed supply’!
Deemed supply provisions conflict with core principles of Australian criminal law. Here’s why.
Public surveillance with drug dogs
Police claim that drug dog operations are deterring drug use and catching dealers but the truth is that it only increases the risks of harm.
Real problem, random response
Driving while under the influence is clearly irresponsible, but saliva tests can turn positive even if the driver isn’t impaired.