This side event at the 68th CND explored the growing body of evidence highlighting the shortcomings of current drug policies to achieve their stated goals of safety, security, public health and ending stigma, while contributing to significant human rights violations. Organised by Norwegian Association for Humane Drug Policy.
Drawing on recent policy research, trials and evaluations, the event discussed the pressing need for drug policy reform and consider the potentials of more effective, pragmatic and sustainable alternatives.
Speakers:
Moderated by by Marie Nougier (IDPC)
Daniel Joloy (Amnesty International): The cost of criminalization – “What does human rights law have to say about drug policy reform?”
Coss Marte (Conbud and Conbody, New York City): “Inclusion of those impacted by the Drug War and formerly incarcerated persons in drug policy reforms”
Zara Snapp (Instituto RIA, Acción Técnica Social, Mexico): “Cocaine regulation – a concrete step towards social justice.”
Steve Rolles (Transform Drug Policy Foundation, UK): “The current status of global drug regulation efforts”
Arild Knutsen (FHN, Norway): Afterword
Event organization by John Melhus, Norwegian Association for Humane Drug Policy (FHR).
Video by Aleksi Hupli.
