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@msthpetra.bsky.socialReposted by @candrugpolicy.bsky.socialIn a historic court decision, the BC Supreme Court says Canada needs a legal pathway for “compassion clubs” that aim to reduce overdose deaths by supplying safer drugs. Conversation with @candrugpolicy.bsky.social
Lawyer DJ Larkin
@desmondcole.bsky.socialReposted by @candrugpolicy.bsky.socialTwo BC activists risked life in prison to challenge Canada's drug trafficking laws—and won
For our latest podcast, DJ Larkin of @candrugpolicy.bsky.social
joined me to break down a historic court ruling that paves the way for a safer supply of drugs in Canada
@candrugpolicy.bsky.socialJoin us Oct. 5 from 12-1pm PT| 3-4pm ET for a conversation exploring the judgement, legal arguments, political context, and what this decision might hold for the future of drug policy in Canada.
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@candrugpolicy.bsky.socialThis delay is to give the opportunity for the legislature to craft a response.
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@candrugpolicy.bsky.socialThe Court ruled that section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act violates Section 7 and 15 Charter rights, issued a stay of proceedings against Kalicum and Nyx, and declared section 5(2) of the CDSA invalid (of no force or effect), effective six months from today.
@candrugpolicy.bsky.socialDULF WINS.
Today, the BC Supreme Court found the criminal law used to arrest and convict DULF co-founders Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx unconstitutional.
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@candrugpolicy.bsky.socialThe UN Special Rapporteur found that:
“The United States military attacks are … contrary to international law, violate the human right to life and plausibly constitute crimes against humanity.”
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@candrugpolicy.bsky.socialUpdate: A new UN report raises serious concerns about U.S. military strikes on boats allegedly carrying drugs, killing at least 231 people across 69 strikes since September 2025.
Read the full report: www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...