Ketamine is increasing problem worldwide. Its now a global issue for young people. Ketamine hasn’t been brought suitably under international control. In China, Ketamine trafficking offences are dealt with severely. The WHO last year concluded there is no need to strengthen this control. We hope that the UNODC and CND can continue to gather data …
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Changes in the in the scope of control of substances – WHO recommends rescheduling of GHB
WHO recommends GHB rescheduled from schedule 4 to 2 in the 1971 convention. Under UN conventions, GHB was placed in schedule 4, the expert committee found evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Used as a medicine in only a small number some countries for a number of rare medical conditions. It is used in the production …
NGO Dialogue with UNODC Executive Director, Yuri Fedotov
Introduction Mr. Fedotov thanks Michel Perron and the VNGOC for their work in organising this event. Mr. Fedotov admires the work done by NGOs in many countries to help UNODC implement their mandate. He thanks all NGOs for their support now and for the future. NGOs are welcome to come to UNODC. World Federation Against …
Modernising Drug Law Enforcement – Side Event
IDPC Law enforcement project Mike Trace – IDPC This law enforcement project is a joint IDPC / Chatham house / International Institute Strategic Studies project. The project aims to stimulate debate around how drug enforcement managers can deal with the challenges faced by the changes in the drug market. How do we address the harms of the drug market? David …
Committee of the Whole – Resolution L13: Preparation for the high-level review of the implementation by member states of the Political declaration and Plan of Action on International Cooperation towards
Draft resolution submitted by the chair: The original text can be downloaded here Ukraine: propose another additional preamble and paragraph as follows : ‘ recalling General Assembly resolution 67/193 which decided that these activities be funded from existing resources. Egypt: St Lucia: Proposal to include a new paragraph in the pre-ample section the language from CND resolution 54/11 that encourages member …
IDPC/TNI side event on cannabis and the 1961 Convention
Introduction to the session: Dave Bewley Taylor Over the past years, there have been some soft and hard defections on cannabis control. It is now time to discuss alternatives that are based on facts and evidence. TNI worked on a report on cannabis, which is looking at the hard defections in the USA and other …