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Arthur Taylor Esq. Arthur Taylor once labelled by the Police as NZ's most Dangerous Criminal Mastermind, turns over a 'new leaf' to be a Cannabis Human Rights Advocate Green Fairy Legal's top asset Arthur Taylor (2018) Still looking pretty “chipper” after serving near on four decades in her majesty’s prisons, then turning over a new leaf to use his enormous skills and experience in helping the poor and oppressed exercise their human rights. The last few years Arthur spent in prison, he annually paid more tax than the ‘average income earner’, while running a legitimate legal service from his prison cell office. See the movie here photo: nzhearld.co.nz I f you grow or use cannabis for medicinal reasons, then you will be glad to know that Arthur Taylor has got your back. Arthur has helped set up an advocacy service for people growing and using cannabis to mitigate pain and suffering. Arthur explains "It should be a basic human right to grow and use cannabis for food and medicine." 44 Join Green Fairy Legal for as little as $5 a week 0800 435 583 w: greenfairylegal.co.nz fb: Green Fairy Legal David Jones QC "I am not saying he is Robin Hood, but he certainly seems to apply his abilities for the assistance of others. And, I would hope he is a calming influence on other inmates. If he gets a complaint from somebody, he will take them on about it - He has taken a number of cases and been successful." Professor Mark Henaghan I’m glad to hear Arthur is thriving. Nearly all the staff seminars here, involve Arthur’s cases. Arthur has had more impact on the Law [in New Zealand] than all the QCs and Knighted Judges combined. Peter Williams QC “I am more than happy to supply a support letter for Arthur Taylor, whom I have had dialogue with for some time. He is an exceptional person, always anxious to help other prisoners, and to act as a very fine jailhouse lawyer. His applications to the court over various issues have been well received by the judges, and it is quite obvious that he is highly intelligent. He also has an aptitude for hard work and perseverance, and really all my communications with him have revealed his dedication. I am sure that with the right encouragement, he will find a very useful niche in society upon release.” Hazel Heal “Like all law students, I studied Taylor cases. Unlike other law students, I looked closer into the conditions Arthur was working under while winning these extraordinary landmark public and human rights law cases. I saw how necessary his advocacy was for the powerless. I worked with him to secure his parole, and now I get to see him at work, first hand. I am on record saying he is a legal genius. I have learned much more about his achievements in helping people since his release. He is a legend. No question, if I had a legal problem, it is Arthur’s advice I would want.” q 45