Government representatives argue that prohibition has failed to stop the expansion of the informal market, prevent harm, ensure security and protect health.
Without seriously addressing human rights violations and promoting redress, the UN Joint Programme in the Philippines risks institutionalising these abuses.
Socio-structural factors, including poverty, inequality and the criminalisation associated with the 'war on drugs' greatly contribute to the incarceration of women.
A conversation on what a deeper understanding of British colonialism teach us about contemporary policing and drug prohibition, and in what ways those lessons can be used to better organising work today.
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights urged Guatemala and Italy to bring their drug policies in line with international human rights standards, including in relation to the decriminalisation of drug use.
The case and ruling were triggered after four children were set to undergo a compulsory residential diversion programme following a school-sanctioned drug test.
After years of delays, the NSW government responds to Howard enquiry by expanding pre-court diversion for possession offences, but the lack of decriminalisation risks perpetuating the disproportionate sentencing of Indigenous people.
