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Drug Policy and Law

Drug laws in most countries of the world follow the principle defined by the three international drug conventions (1961, 1971, 1988), that is, they prohibit the non-medical and non-scientific use of some mind altering drugs. This principle is not only outdated but it has become anachronistic: the reality is that millions of people use mind altering substances for recreational purposes and most of them do not experience significant harms from drug use. What is more, many harms people do experience are directly connected to the war on drugs, which created a lucrative black market that only benefits criminal organisations. A drug-free world is an illusion, drug policies should be aimed at reducing the harms of drug use and drug policies instead. We believe that drug use should not be punished and drugs should be regulated as legal products, adjusted to the specific characteristics and risks of those drugs.     

How to Regulate Cannabis in Mexico? – Drugreporter Café

January 11, 2021 | Author: István Gábor Takács

Cannabis legalization is coming to Mexico – but there are debates about how to regulate the market. Watch the lates episode of Drugreporter Café with two local experts, Zara Snapp and Lorena Beltran!

Cannabis Legalisation in North Macedonia? – Drugreporter Café

December 7, 2020 | Author: István Gábor Takács

Welcome to the first episode of our new live online video show, Drugreporter Café, where we will regularly discuss new developments in the world of drug policy with professionals, activists and decision makers.

Street Lawyering Program in Athens – Interview with Emmanouela Soldatou

October 22, 2020 | Author: Péter Sárosi

HumanRights360, a human rights NGO, in partnership with STEPS, a harm reduction NGO, started a new program to provide legal help to people who live on streets in Athens. We interviewed Emmanouela Soldatou, the research and advocacy coordinator of STEPS about this new initiative.

A New EU Drug Strategy is Being Prepared by the German Presidency

October 9, 2020 | Author: Péter Sárosi

The new security-focused EU Drugs Agenda proposed by the EU Commission was criticised by civil society and member states. The German EU presidency is now in charge of revising it.

Young People in Drug Policy Advocacy – Part 2: Global Issues, Local Dynamics

October 6, 2020 | Author: Hannah Taylor

The second part of our series reveals how young people advocating drug policy reform cope with the new challenges and opportunities brought by the COVID-crisis.

The Land of Free Palinka: The Hypocrisy of Hungarian Drug Policies

September 28, 2020 | Author: Péter Sárosi

When it comes to drugs, Hungary is the country of extremes. It has one of the most repressive drug laws in the EU – and the most liberal regulation of alcohol at the same time.

Malta at the Crossroads of Drug Policy Reform – An Interview with Karen Mamo

August 3, 2020 | Author: Péter Sárosi

For a long time, Malta had a repressive approach to drugs, but there is an increasing understanding and acceptance of harm reduction measures now. We interviewed Karen Mamo, a researcher and harm reduction professional.

The Militarisation of Hungarian Schools is On the Way

June 15, 2020 | Author: Péter Sárosi

The Hungarian government introduced a new bill to parliament last week “to counter school violence” by establishing the so-called School Guard, a police force targeting violent students. Members of the School Guard will be allowed to carry handcuffs and batons, and use force against misbehaving students “in a proportional way.” School Guard officers will be […]

Boosters – (Not so) New Drugs in Poland

May 5, 2020 | Author: Péter Sárosi

The members of Drugreporter’s video advocacy network produced a movie about the new generation of synthetic drugs that conquered Poland in 2008 – and are still popular.

Reducing the Harms of a Broken System: Social Justice Demands During COVID-19

April 7, 2020 | Author: Péter Sárosi

In this time of crisis, harm reduction activists must go beyond their regular demands and urge governments to act quickly to prevent a public health crisis transforming into a social collapse (Greek translation).

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