original draft can be found here:http://www.unodc.org/documents/commissions/CND-session56/CND_56_Res_12/CND56RES_5e_V1380978.pdf Chair: it is my understanding the resolution L11 and L12 has been extensively dicussed and certain consensus has been reached so I will want to ask if the house should accept the resolution without further discussion. But since Mexico has also observed a need to have a cosmetic change to paragraph …
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NGO dialogue with the INCB: Mr Raymond Yans
The dialogue begins with a defensive statement about the INCB’s position within the drug control regime. This is followed by a personal defence on the individual members of the INCB… Essentially that they “are unpaid, retired professionals chosen because of their knowledge.” This was followed by a description of the role of the INCB – …
Supply reduction round table
Chief of sustainable livelihood- UNODC The concept of ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT was recognised in the 1988 convention of the UN article 3. This was reaffirmed 10 yrs later in 1998 during the UN special assembly . And the 2009 political declaration plan of action went further building on the 1988 and 1998 agenda. In 2009 member …
Demand reduction round table
Czech Republic: I appreciate your concerns. We have always created drug policy out of dogmatic belief. I have been working on drug prevention for 20 years and my views have changed on the issue. There is no more drug sub-culture, there are clubs and nightclubs. We are in a very different situation.In the Czech situation, …
Committee of the Whole – Resolution L8: Strengthening of the principle of common and shared responsibility as the basis for guiding international action in combating the world drug problem with a comprehensive and balanced approach
Sponsored by Colombia and Peru You can access the original text here Norway – a new paragraph in the pre-ample text on the important efforts of civil society organisations (in particular NGO’s) is included in the text when referring to how to address the world drug problem. Russia – Russia objects to the use of …
Committee of the Whole – Resolution L7: Promoting prescription drug return initiatives
The original text can be accessed here Resolution sponsored by Canada and Finland: Title change by US from: “Promoting prescription drug return initiatives” to “Changes to the title “promoting initiative for the safe and secure return for disposal of prescription drugs including those containing internationally controlled substances” Inclusion to the text about urging member states …