Argentina – The CND needs this resolution because it addresses topical and specific programmes. Argentina is a co-sponsor of this resolution. Pakistan – PP3: Wishes to change ‘the continuing efforts of NGOs…’ with ‘Noting the participatory role of civil society’. Russia: we need to make a difference between NGOs and civil society. We should state …
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Committee of the whole – Efficient measures to improve participation of civil society in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Uruguay: We would like the CND to pay active attention to the participation of civil society organisations, such as NGO’s, trade unions and so on… In the previous paragraph we think “religious organisations” should be added to the list of civil society organisations. The following should also be addedas well as “access to internationally controlled …
Committee of the Whole – Final discussions, resolution on ensuring the availability of reference and test samples of controlled substances
Finland gave an update on its informal discussion this morning to finalise the points still open to discussion. The contentious paragraph would now read: ‘Recognising the important role entrusted to the INCB in accordance to article 9(4) of the 1961 convention…’ ‘And also encourages UNODC to consider providing adequate specifications of their quality as far …
Committee of the Whole – Ensuring the availability of controlled substances for drug testing labs
Finland: This resolution is intended to improve the performance of drug testing labs. Drug testing labs need small amounts of controlled substances to carry out the necessary tests and are required for accurate forensic data and monitoring systems. However, laboratory’s in many country struggle to get the controlled substances for testing. There is a need …
CND day 1 – Round table on health and safety: Australia’s experience
Australia has some data about road accidents and alcohol and drug use. Alcohol remains the main drug, but other drugs are becoming concerning. We have an experience of 30 years on alcohol driving prevention. Strategies need to be broad, with highly visible law enforcement, a high probability of detection, and wide ranging public information in …
CND day 1 Round table on public health and safety issues: Argentina
We need to look at why are so many people (especially young people) taking drugs and alcohol? We need to look at our own ability to impose our laws and why their are these patterns of behaviour. One of the things we need to consider is about how to raise awareness and how we can …