01. Court says no to marijuana
State laws allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes don't protect people from the federal ban on the drug's use, the US Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Read | 02. Economy Class Syndrome law suits
A group of people in Australia who developed blood clots during long-distance economy-class flights.
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03. End of the road for smokers
South Africa's tough smoking laws came into full force a while ago, making it illegal for smokers to light up in restaurants, hotels and casinos.
Read | 04. Laws to curb circumcision deaths
Ten thousand rands or ten years in jail is the penalty now faced by circumcision practitioners in the Eastern Cape who do not observe certain health standards.
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05. SA gets behind smoking laws
Major institutions and ordinary South Africans are supporting the law banning smoking in public areas and workplaces.
Read | 06. The toughest anti-smoking law
Ireland put into place Monday the world's toughest anti-smoking law, banning tobacco in all enclosed workplaces, as well as in pubs and restaurants.
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