UNODC briefing paper on decriminalisation 2015

UNODC briefing paper on decriminalisation 2015

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Briefing paper: Decriminalisation of Drug Use and Possession for Personal Consumption

This document clarifies the position of UNODC to inform country responses to promote a health and human rights-based approach to drug policy. It explains that decriminalising drug use and possession for personal consumption is consistent with international drug control conventions and may be required to meet obligations under international human rights law.