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Public Legal Education

The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act: What You Need to Know

The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act became Canadian law in May 2017 to encourage people to call 911 in the event of an overdose without fear of charge or arrest.1 The Act provides some legal protections for individuals who are at the scene of an overdose when police arrive—whether they are the caller, the person needing medical attention, or another person at the scene. The Act does not provide blanket immunity against all charges.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jul 17, 2017 | Drug Policy Reform, Public Legal Education

Know Your Rights with Private Security

By Peter Wrinch Peter Wrinch | Apr 17, 2013 | Criminalization and Policing, Public Legal Education

Methadone Rights Cards

By Scott Bernstein Scott Bernstein | Feb 20, 2013 | Drug Policy Reform, Public Legal Education
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