Drug and property-related crimes were the most common offences committed by women surveyed in five Chinese prisons and detention centres in the summer of 2013.
A landmark report by politicians, calling for a more liberal drug regime based on human rights has raised concerns from MPs and media outlets who worry that legal challenges to prosecutions for drug possession or growing small amounts for personal use will be made using Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The Harm Reduction Foundation in Poland is struggling to continue its vital work amid conflicts with the local community, complaints made to the housing authority, as well as the negative attitude of local government.
