Public awareness, knowledge and attitudes regarding the CEN system in South Australia

Public awareness, knowledge and attitudes regarding the CEN system in South Australia

A sample of 605 South Australian residents was surveyed in 1997 regarding the Cannabis Expiation Notice (CEN) System.Thirty-nine percent had ever used cannabis and 14.5% used cannabis at least once a year. While only 17% knew of the CEN scheme, 76% were familiar with the 'on-the-spot fine'...

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Main Authors: Heale, P., Hawks, D., Lenton, Simon
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2000
Subjects:
drug - cannabis - conviction - decriminalisation - decriminalization - prohibition - civil penalties - legal aspects - public attitudes - criminal justice - legalisation - legalization - drug policy - deterrence - Australia - social aspects
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/37235

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/37235

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