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Victorian drug law reform recommendations are welcome – but must include prisoners
By Kate Seear, Carla Treloar, and Kari Lancaster The results of a major drug law inquiry were tabled in the Victorian parliament this week. The landmark final report contains 50 recommendations for reform to Victoria’s drug laws and policies. Many of the proposals for reform, if implemented, have the potential to improve social, economic and other outcomes…
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Prisons, overcrowding and human rights
Radical changes to the parole regime in Victoria in 2013 led to a 96.2% increase in refusals of parole in one year.