Law and Legal Infographics

Legalise It, Don’t Criticise It

This eye-opening infographic poses the question: ‘Should Cannabis Be Legalized?’ The information presented below, put together by Cannabis Seeds, collates stats on projected tax revenue benefits, current annual cannabis use in the UK, survey statistics and more to paint a picture of a nation which might soon start to see some reforms come into effect.

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Drawing a Blank? Know Your Gun Laws!

If you own, or carry a gun regularly, it’s important that you know your gun laws and your rights. 44 states have constitutional provision protecting the right to keep and bear arm. However many state laws are different by state and you also need to consider federal gun laws as well. This infographic reviews those laws.

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Locked Up: Incarceration Trends in America

Since 2002, the United States has maintained the highest incarceration rate in the world. Although prison populations are increasing in various parts of the world, more than 1 percent of American adults are now behind bars; equating to 1 out of 100 American adults (which surpasses any other nation on earth). In fact, the USA holds 25 percent of the world’s prisoners.

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Arrested for What? The Top 25 Weirdest Laws in the U.S.

Arrested for What? The Top 25 Weirdest Laws in the U.S.

Statistics say that we break a minimum of two laws per day. As hard as we try to stay within the laws, everyone breaks them. Here is an infographic detailing some of the weirdest laws on the books. It’s hard to imagine what circumstances led to these odd laws, but have fun guessing! Let’s take a look.

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16 Children’s Book Characters in Court

We all love to hate the villains in our favorite children’s books. Their dastardly deeds are fine on the pages of a book – but what about in the real world? Let’s take a look at what would happen if they were given a trial in a European court in this infographic.

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The Rise of Legal Marijuana

After years of prohibition, residents of Colorado and Washington recently voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. With this, more and more people are realizing the socioeconomic benefits of both decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana, leading to economic growth and an increase in tax revenue that eventually will be used to supplement our educational system.

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50 Insane Driving Laws From Around The World

Since the invention of the car in 1886, authorities around the world have devised a variety of rules and regulations for motorists. Whether you follow the Highway Code or le code de la route, there will be a comprehensive set of laws to follow, designed to protect both drivers and pedestrians from the dangers of the road. However, some driving laws are truly baffling.

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