Why did Quebec tell prosecutors they don’t have to charge some people with drug possession? | CBC.ca Loaded
Why did Quebec tell prosecutors they don’t have to charge some people with drug possession?
- 6 hours ago
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- Duration 1:42
Prosecutors can refer people found with small quantities of illegal drugs to treatment services. But they are still supposed to lay criminal charges if drug possession is considered a risk to public safety.
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