War on drugs not working, says global commission
Governments should decriminalise drug use, according to high profile panel, including Kofi Annan and Richard Branson
The Guardian (UK)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
The global war on drugs has failed and governments should explore legalising marijuana and other controlled substances, according to a commission that includes former heads of state and a former UN secretary general. A new report by the Global Commission on Drug Policy argues that the decades-old "global war on drugs has failed, with devastating consequences for individuals and societies around the world." The 24-page paper was released on Thursday.
