Drugs: breaking the cycle
by Brigid Pike
On 10 December 2012 the UK Home Affairs Select Committee published its report on the illicit drugs issue.1 It was the first such parliamentary review of drug policy as a whole since 2002. It reveals a shift in opinion among some key policy makers, away from an enforcement-led strategy towards a more nuanced drug policy. The key recommendations are listed below.
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New EU drugs strategy reflects 'new thinking'
by Brigid Pike
In December 2012 the Council of the European Union adopted a new drugs strategy for the next eight years (2013–2020).1 As before, the new strategy identifies priorities in five thematic areas – co-ordination, demand reduction, supply reduction, international co-operation, and research, evaluation and information. It will be implemented by means of two consecutive four-year action plans.
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