Former world leaders call for nations to decriminalize drug use and experiment with legalization
The facts speak for themselves. It is time to change course
The Washington Post (US)
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Drug use should be decriminalized and governments should experiment with drug legalization and regulation, a group of former world leaders argues in a new report. The recommendations from the Global Commission on Drug Policy reflect the views of the former leaders of some of the countries hardest hit by the illegal drug trade. They strongly argue that a costly global war on drugs has not only failed but threatens public health, fosters discrimination and fuels the very crime and violence it seeks to prevent. (See also: Coalition urges nations to decriminalize drugs and drug use)
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