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Jul 2024
18m 8s

Should certain drugs be decriminalised?

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The Committee on Drugs took place earlier today examining the citizen assembly on Drugs recommendations for decriminalisation.

Joining Anton to discuss is the chair of the meeting, Senator Lynn Ruane.

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