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War on drugs, drug politics, and drug crime

March 5th, 2009 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized

Three interviews focused on drugs, from the world-wide war on drugs to the local gangs selling illegal substances

picture 61Interviews with former provincial court judge Jerry Paradis, senator Larry Campbell, and street gangs expert Michael Chettleburgh.

Provincial courts handle about 95% of Canada’s criminal cases. Jerry Paradis is a former B.C. provincial court judge and a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAF). We speak with him about government “get tough” approaches.

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Senator Larry Campbell is a former RCMP officer, chief coroner, and mayor of Vancouver who is engaged in examining the merits of anti-crime legislation. We speak with him about the politics and policy associated with drugs and anti-crime measures.

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Michael Chettleburgh is a leading expert on street gangs and criminal justice matters. He is the author of “Young Thugs,” a book about Canadian street gangs. We speak with him about Canadian gang culture, drugs, and social responses.

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