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de·crimi·nali·za·tion [di:ˌkrɪmɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən, Am -nəlɪ-] N no pl

decriminalization

Legalisierung f

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They argue that decriminalization is better for the workers than legalization and that both criminalization and heavily-regulated legalization infringe on the workers' safety and human rights. en.wikipedia.org

Decriminalization is better than criminalization, but until we have full legalization, prohibition-related violence will not be greatly affected. stopthedrugwar.org

Decriminalization reflects changing social and moral views. en.wikipedia.org

Legalization should be contrasted with decriminalization, which removes criminal charges from an action, but leaves intact associated laws and regulations. en.wikipedia.org

These factors are used to argue for decriminalization. en.wikipedia.org

The successful initiative the first statewide decriminalization initiative ever replaced the threat of arrest and jail with a $100 fine. en.wikipedia.org

Joined by decriminalization supporters, he walked 13 miles to the jail to turn himself in and spent 9 days there. en.wikipedia.org

Before decriminalization, people charged faced up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. en.wikipedia.org

I believe that we need to enact policies: emphasizing decriminalization while also creating spaces for the self-empowerment of poor and working class people. en.wikipedia.org

In the report, three strategies were considered; criminalization, decriminalization, and regulation. en.wikipedia.org

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