Three bills have recently been deposited by a coalition of Italian NGOs to tackle prison overcrowding related with drug offenses.

In an open letter, former Latin American leaders call for legal regulation to help undermine organised crime in a context of drug law reform.

These scenarios are stories about what 'could' happen in the future in and around the hemispheric drug system, based on current trends, and including relevant political, economic, social, cultural and international dynamics.

On Friday 17th May, the Secretary General of the OEA, José Miguel Insulza, will meet with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to share the results of the hemispheric review of drug policies.

This report contains recommendations for federal legislative reform related to civil rights, deficit reduction, law enforcement, foreign policy, sentencing, effective drug treatment, public health, and drug prevention education.

APDES argues against the recent ban of legal highs, claiming that a prohibition-only approach will increase the scale of the underground black market for these substances.

« Soutenez. Ne punissez pas » est une campagne de plaidoyer internationale visant à sensibiliser les gouvernements sur les dommages causés par la pénalisation des usagers de drogues.

The review was mandated by Heads of State at 2012 Summit of the Americas. The new study should enrich the already-vibrant hemispheric debate over drug policy alternatives, including the option of legal, regulated markets for cannabis.

On Friday, May 17, in Bogotá, Colombia, OAS Secretary General presented the outcomes of the drug policy review conducted in the Americas.

For the first time, sitting presidents in Latin America are questioning the international drug control paradigm and calling for objective debate on alternative approaches.

A letter in favour of the decriminalisation of people who use drugs was handed was handed to the Brazilian National Congress by more than 100 evangelical leaders.

The Georgian government is considering legalising marijuana in the country, in an effort to reduce the number of drug-related crimes.

Le 8 mai, les législateurs du Colorado furent les premiers aux Etats-Unis à adopter des lois régissant la vente et l’usage récréatif de marijuana.

Le projet de loi doit clairement indiquer que son objectif est de promouvoir la santé et la réduction des risques, ainsi que la dépénalisation de la possession de drogues à usage personnel.

Les Cannabis Social Clubs Français sont apparus dans le paysage médiatique pour améliorer la santé des usagers du cannabis et éliminer les dangers liés au trafic.

Ce rapport montre, à travers des entretiens avec neuf personnes dont les vies ont été directement touchées par les contrôles ponctuels de police, les comportements excessifs et les préjugés ethniques dans les pratiques des forces de l’ordre.

Sept anciens ministres de la Justice brésiliens ont signé un manifeste attestant de l'anti-constitutionnalité de la pénalisation de la possession de drogues à usage personnel.

The BC Provincial Health Officer warns that changes to sentencing and other justice practices brought about by the enactment of the Canadian SSCA will have very negative effects on the health of Aboriginal people.

According to a nationwide poll of 1,500 Americans, 52% back marijuana legalisation, reflecting majorities of Democrats, independents and liberal and moderate Republicans.