UN attempt to decriminalise drugs foiled

[muriel_volestrangler]

An attempt by UN officials to get countries to decriminalise the possession and use of all drugs has been foiled, the BBC can reveal.

A paper from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been withdrawn after pressure from at least one country.

The document, which was leaked, recommends that UN members consider "decriminalising drug and possession for personal consumption".
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The document was drawn up by Dr Monica Beg, chief of the HIV/AIDs section of the UNODC in Vienna. It was prepared for an international harm reduction conference in Kuala Lumpur next month.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34571609

[SoCalMusicLover]

1. Bettin' On The U.S.

I imagine that we are one of countries that objected. We're so progressive that way.

So glad we have a Democrat in office. Looking forward to more of the same under a Clinton administration.

[TheManInTheMac]

2. The UN???