Publications

The Global Commission on Drug Policy - Background papers

23 February 2011

The purpose of the Commission is to bring to the international level an informed, science-based discussion about humane and effective ways to reduce the harm caused by drugs to people and society.

A series of background papers have been published to support the work of the Commission:

  • Demand reduction and harm reduction
  • Drug policy, criminal justice and mass imprisonment
  • Assessing supply-side policy and practice: Eradication and alternative development
  • The development of international drug control: Lessons learned and strategic challenges for the future
  • Drug policy: Lessons learned and options for the future
  • The drug trade: The politicisation of criminals and the criminalisation of politicians