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health2 years ago•1 min saved

New Zealand Reverses World-First Tobacco Bans

New Zealand's government is set to repeal a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, which would have implemented the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world. The decision to scrap the law without seeking public comment has drawn criticism over its likely impact on health outcomes, particularly among Maori and Pasifika populations with higher smoking rates. The government plans to take a different regulatory approach to discourage smoking and reduce harm, including tightening regulations on vaping.

via Reuters|

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law-and-justice2 years ago•6 min saved

Hillsborough Charter: A Long-Awaited Apology and Legacy for Victims' Families

The UK government's decision not to introduce a Hillsborough Law, which would have imposed a legal "duty of candour" on public authorities and officials to tell the truth, has been criticized as an "absolute insult" by the sister of one of the disaster victims. Campaigners argue that the government's signing of a Hillsborough Charter instead is inadequate and "not worth the paper it's written on." The Hillsborough disaster in 1989 resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans due to a series of failures by police, the ambulance service, and stadium defects. Families of the victims continue to push for a Hillsborough Law to ensure justice and accountability.

via BBC.com|

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