China: We need to resolve OP3. I would like to make the change to the 2nd line, I would like to add a comma after UNODC and add “…in the context of CND”. Netherlands: This waters down the resolution even further. China: I would like to challenge the notion of civil society participation at the CND entirely. Netherlands, …
Czech Republic
CND day 3 – Plenary, demand reduction and related measures: Czech Republic
Harm reduction programs are very important, and are supported by WHO. We need these in prison settings and our success in HIV reducing is due to a non-judgemental approach by our policy makers. A holistic approach to offering drug free treatment is a good thing, but we also need to tackle underground groups as well. …
CND day 3 – Plenary, demand reduction and related measures: The Netherlands and Czech Republic
Netherlands Agrees with the EU statement. Reiterates the position on harm reduction, human rights, demand reduction, supply reduction. Check Republic Check Republic is complant with EU strategy and Policy fully; WHO and UNADS have amphacized the importance of harm reduction and positive results are seen and evidenced; Check Republic remains in line with these recommendations …
CND day 1 Round table on public health and safety issues: Czech Republic statement
There are a number of keys problems with facing these issues – There are too few statistics on drug driving and we should share greater resources. – Scientific evidence is under developed – different countries have different policies and this is complicating the issue – The issue of prescription drugs. Some drugs significantly impact behaviours …
CND day 4 – Plenary statement of the Czech Republic on drug demand reduction
The Czech Republic has a long history with drug use. After the fall of the Iron Curtain and opening to the open market, the use of ‘Western’ illicit drugs skyrocketed. We adequately responded with targeted and efficient harm reduction measures. We have achieved remarkable results to minimise health harms, including HIV and hepatitis among IDUs. …