Weblog Drug Law Reform in Latin America, Transnational Institute, TNI https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog 2025-06-11T12:21:52+00:00 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management Willful blindness: INCB can find nothing good to say on cannabis legalisation 2023-04-03T13:05:32+00:00 2023-04-03T13:05:32+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/10768-willful-blindness-incb-can-find-nothing-good-to-say-on-cannabis-legalisation-2 In its report for 2022, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the “independent, quasi-judicial expert body” that monitors the implementation of the UN drug control conventions, focuses on ... In its report for 2022, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the “independent, quasi-judicial expert body” that monitors the implementation of the UN drug control conventions, focuses on ... Germany: Flirting with Plan B? 2023-01-05T20:03:49+00:00 2023-01-05T20:03:49+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/10713-germany-flirting-with-plan-b Two articles published this week, in Der Tagesspiegel and LTO, throw cold water on expectations that the European Commission could give green light to Germany’s ‘Interpretationslösung’ to justify its ... Two articles published this week, in Der Tagesspiegel and LTO, throw cold water on expectations that the European Commission could give green light to Germany’s ‘Interpretationslösung’ to justify its ... German cannabis regulation on thin ice 2022-12-23T20:10:03+00:00 2022-12-23T20:10:03+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/10698-german-cannabis-regulation-on-thin-ice The German government has released its ‘Eckpunktepapier’, a concept note laying out the key points to shape the regulation of the recreational cannabis market. Presenting the key points at a press co ... The German government has released its ‘Eckpunktepapier’, a concept note laying out the key points to shape the regulation of the recreational cannabis market. Presenting the key points at a press co ... Statement on the UN Common Position and Task Team 2021-09-08T14:44:37+00:00 2021-09-08T14:44:37+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/10316-statement-on-the-un-common-position-and-task-team Between 12 - 16 April 2021, the 64th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took place in Vienna. Here you can find the statement by the Institute for Policy Studies / Transnational Ins ... Between 12 - 16 April 2021, the 64th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took place in Vienna. Here you can find the statement by the Institute for Policy Studies / Transnational Ins ... A new EU Drug Strategy is being repared by the German presidency 2020-10-09T21:23:27+00:00 2020-10-09T21:23:27+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9939-a-new-eu-drug-strategy-is-being-repared-by-the-german-presidency The International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) sent an open letter to the members of the Horizontal Working Party on Drugs (HDG) to reject the EU Drugs Agenda. The German EU presidency is now in cha ... The International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) sent an open letter to the members of the Horizontal Working Party on Drugs (HDG) to reject the EU Drugs Agenda. The German EU presidency is now in cha ... Switzerland set to launch cannabis pilot projects 2021 2020-11-03T14:58:45+00:00 2020-11-03T14:58:45+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9967-switzerland-set-to-launch-cannabis-pilot-projects-2021 In September 2020, the Swiss parliament adopted a modification to the Federal Act on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances. The change provides a legal framework for a pilot project that would see le ... In September 2020, the Swiss parliament adopted a modification to the Federal Act on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances. The change provides a legal framework for a pilot project that would see le ... The EU should not fight drugs but reduce harms 2020-08-13T15:33:42+00:00 2020-08-13T15:33:42+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9867-the-eu-should-not-fight-drugs-but-reduce-harms The European Commission has published its new EU drug strategy (now called the Drugs Agenda), which is part of a wider Security Union strategy entitled “Delivering on a Security Union: initiatives to ... The European Commission has published its new EU drug strategy (now called the Drugs Agenda), which is part of a wider Security Union strategy entitled “Delivering on a Security Union: initiatives to ... The war on drugs is a war on human rights 2020-05-20T13:03:43+00:00 2020-05-20T13:03:43+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9730-the-war-on-drugs-is-a-war-on-human-rights One of the most appalling aspects of the war on drugs is that it can legitimise not just human rights abuses, but a complete rejection of human rights as a principle. The degree to which this pervers ... One of the most appalling aspects of the war on drugs is that it can legitimise not just human rights abuses, but a complete rejection of human rights as a principle. The degree to which this pervers ... Parliament of Ghana passes historic new drug law, paving the way for a West African approach 2020-04-08T14:34:02+00:00 2020-04-08T14:34:02+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9700-parliament-of-ghana-passes-historic-new-drug-law-paving-the-way-for-a-west-african-approach On Friday, 20th March, the Parliament of Ghana passed the Narcotics Control Commission Bill into law. This brought great excitement to many who have been following the legislative process since 2015, ... On Friday, 20th March, the Parliament of Ghana passed the Narcotics Control Commission Bill into law. This brought great excitement to many who have been following the legislative process since 2015, ... The ‘deja vú’ of aerial crop spraying in Colombia 2020-03-10T07:34:48+00:00 2020-03-10T07:34:48+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9655-the-deja-vu-of-aerial-crop-spraying-in-colombia At the end of 2019 the government of Iván Duque presented a draft decree to resume the spraying of drug crops used for illicit purposes. It argued that spraying is the only instrument to curb the inc ... At the end of 2019 the government of Iván Duque presented a draft decree to resume the spraying of drug crops used for illicit purposes. It argued that spraying is the only instrument to curb the inc ... Growers' voices at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs 2019-11-25T12:32:05+00:00 2019-11-25T12:32:05+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9470-growers-voices-at-the-commission-on-narcotic-drugs From 16 to 18 October 2019, representatives of member states, intergovernmental organisations, and civil society attended the 6th Intersessional Meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. On 17 Oct ... From 16 to 18 October 2019, representatives of member states, intergovernmental organisations, and civil society attended the 6th Intersessional Meeting of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. On 17 Oct ... Nowhere to hide 2019-11-21T16:24:16+00:00 2019-11-21T16:24:16+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9467-nowhere-to-hide Traditionally, the UN and governments have measured progress in drug policy in terms of flows and scale; principally the numbers of people arrested, hectares of drug crops eradicated and the amounts ... Traditionally, the UN and governments have measured progress in drug policy in terms of flows and scale; principally the numbers of people arrested, hectares of drug crops eradicated and the amounts ... INCB stronger than ever before on decriminalisation, capital punishment & extrajudicial killings 2019-06-28T13:21:11+00:00 2019-06-28T13:21:11+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9228-incb-stronger-than-ever-before-on-decriminalisation-capital-punishment-extrajudicial-killings The INCB dedicated one of its latest series of Alerts, from June 2019, to the issue of ‘State responses to drug-related criminality’, covering decriminalisation, proportionate sentencing, the death p ... The INCB dedicated one of its latest series of Alerts, from June 2019, to the issue of ‘State responses to drug-related criminality’, covering decriminalisation, proportionate sentencing, the death p ... Medical cannabis moving ahead in Thailand, but who stands to benefit? 2019-05-14T17:06:27+00:00 2019-05-14T17:06:27+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9123-medical-cannabis-moving-ahead-in-thailand-but-who-stands-to-benefit 25th December of 2018 was a historical day for cannabis enthusiasts in Thailand. The (interim) Parliament voted, 166-to-0, to pass new amendments to the country’s Narcotics Act. These legislative cha ... 25th December of 2018 was a historical day for cannabis enthusiasts in Thailand. The (interim) Parliament voted, 166-to-0, to pass new amendments to the country’s Narcotics Act. These legislative cha ... Migrants and traditional use 2019-04-25T12:12:21+00:00 2019-04-25T12:12:21+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9047-migrants-and-traditional-use For the past several years, Fundación ICEERS, with the support of allied organisations such as the Transnational Institute (TNI), has been assisting in the legal defense of people with a migrant back ... For the past several years, Fundación ICEERS, with the support of allied organisations such as the Transnational Institute (TNI), has been assisting in the legal defense of people with a migrant back ... Major UN report condemns punitive drugs policies 2019-05-01T12:23:34+00:00 2019-05-01T12:23:34+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9065-major-un-report-condemns-punitive-drugs-policies A new report from the United Nations System Coordination Task Team describes punitive drug policies as “ineffective in reducing drug trafficking or in addressing non-medical drug use and supply”. It ... A new report from the United Nations System Coordination Task Team describes punitive drug policies as “ineffective in reducing drug trafficking or in addressing non-medical drug use and supply”. It ... The UN Chief Executives Board unanimously endorses decriminalisation of people who use drugs 2019-05-01T11:53:18+00:00 2019-05-01T11:53:18+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/9064-the-un-chief-executives-board-unanimously-endorses-decriminalisation-of-people-who-use-drugs The Chief Executives Board of the UN, representing 31 UN agencies, has adopted a common position on drug policy that endorses decriminalisation of possession and use. This comes just days before a ke ... The Chief Executives Board of the UN, representing 31 UN agencies, has adopted a common position on drug policy that endorses decriminalisation of possession and use. This comes just days before a ke ... UN drugs watchdog still in denial over cannabis 2019-03-07T13:42:20+00:00 2019-03-07T13:42:20+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/8974-un-drugs-watchdog-still-in-denial-over-cannabis Today, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) – the UN watchdog on compliance with the international drug control conventions – has released its latest position on cannabis which largely wa ... Today, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) – the UN watchdog on compliance with the international drug control conventions – has released its latest position on cannabis which largely wa ... Tramadol: Three cheers for the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 2019-02-06T13:28:09+00:00 2019-02-06T13:28:09+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/8903-tramadol-three-cheers-for-the-expert-committee-on-drug-dependence In November 2018, the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) held its 41st meeting in Vienna. The ECDD is a committee that operates under the auspices of the World Health Organisation (WHO), and ... In November 2018, the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) held its 41st meeting in Vienna. The ECDD is a committee that operates under the auspices of the World Health Organisation (WHO), and ... Drug law reform comes to Mexico 2018-11-21T14:28:30+00:00 2018-11-21T14:28:30+00:00 https://undrugcontrol.info/en/weblog/item/8758-drug-law-reform-comes-to-mexico Last month, Mexico’s Supreme Court handed down two decisions that effectively overturned Mexico’s longstanding ban on the personal use of marijuana. The Court affirmed the power of the individual—rat ... Last month, Mexico’s Supreme Court handed down two decisions that effectively overturned Mexico’s longstanding ban on the personal use of marijuana. The Court affirmed the power of the individual—rat ...