IDPC Publications

A key role and added value of IDPC is the production of policy analysis for a broad range of audiences including academia, civil society and policy makers. The majority of these publications are collaborations with members and partners, and are translated into multiple languages to support and facilitate advocacy.

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27 July 2020

The 2020 Commission on Narcotic Drugs - Report of Proceedings

IDPC provides an overview of the 63rd session, highlighting the fault lines underlying an ever-eroding 'Vienna consensus'.

22 July 2020

Imprisoned at home: Women under house arrest in Latin America

This report highlights opportunities and pitfalls in the implementation of house arrest as an alternative to incarceration.

22 July 2020

On arbitrary detention in drug policies - Submission to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

IDPC urges the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to address the human rights abuses committed in the name of the criminalisation, imprisonment and forced internment of people who use drugs.

24 June 2020

Cannabis rescheduling: What could it mean for Africa?

IDPC and TNI argue that the WHO’s recommendations will be an opportunity for African States to further decolonise drug control and strengthen the legal basis for emerging medicinal cannabis programmes.

8 June 2020

5th Brandenburg Forum on Drugs and Development Policies report

The 5th Brandenburg Forum offered a space for government, UN and civil society representatives to discuss the state of play of international drug policy as well as recent trends and developments.

3 June 2020

COVID-19: Prisons and detention in Africa

IDPC calls on African States to take urgent action to ensure the safety and health of prison staff and people deprived of liberty.

2 June 2020

Sustainable measures to prevent and address COVID-19 in European prisons

IDPC urges European governments to take effective measures to reduce overcrowding and the risk of COVID-19 infection in prisons.

6 May 2020

Drug decriminalisation across the world

Release, TalkingDrugs and IDPC inventory existing decriminalisation models and provide insights into their implementation.

27 April 2020

IDPC Membership Survey 2019: Summary of results

The IDPC membership share insights on progress and setbacks in drug policy reform in 45 countries.

14 April 2020

Drug use, regulations and policy in Japan

IDPC and the Japan Advocacy Network for Drug Policy provide an overview of drug use in Japan, responses by public authorities and available support by civil society.

3 April 2020

COVID-19: Prisons and detention in Southeast Asia

IDPC calls on governments of South-East Asia to consider measures to reduce the negative impacts of COVID-19 on people in prisons.

2 April 2020

Trans women deprived of liberty: Invisible stories behind bars

IDPC, WOLA, EQUIS and a host of community-led organisations and allies offer an overview of the many challenges faced by trans women in prison in Latin America.