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As the debate on drug policy and law reform gathers momentum on the international stage, the failings of the three UN … drug control conventions (1961, 1971 and 1988) have come into stark relief. Criticisms of the global drug control regime … established by the drug treaties have now entered the mainstream public discourse and political debate. The discussions around …
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Mindful of a number of issues, it looked as if the 54th CND would be an intriguing event. Held in Vienna between 21-25 March, the Commission would be the first for the new Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Yury Fedotov. It was also the first meeting...
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historical case of prohibition of alcohol, our present drug policy has increased crime, decreased respect for legitimate law, and …
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The international drug control structures, the UN drug control conventions and drug policy in Austria. On Friday 9th … and Saturday 10th March 2012, the South East Europe Drug Policy Network (SEE Network) held its annual meeting in Vienna …, Austria. The programme of the meeting focused on the international drug control structures and the UN drug control conventions …
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In the current legal landscape, it is possible to craft policy that combats drug abuse and drug harms, protects human … rights, and complies with international drug control law in good faith, by regulating the recreational uses of cannabis … products rather than outlawing them. This essay proposes exactly that solution. The international drug control Conventions …
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The 51st meeting of the CND took place in Vienna from 10th to 14th March 2008. It was an eventful meeting, and this summary of proceedings covers the key aspects of the week, including NGO involvement, the Thematic Debate, progress of resolutions, human rights, coca leaf, harm reduction and the INCB
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