Singapore: offers full support in carrying out duties and functions. Every country affected by scourge of drugs. Singapore is no exception. Because of close proximity with the golden triangle. In early 1900s, opium was legal in Singapore. It’s social costs were severe , breaking family unit etc. In 1986 opium was banned. The approach taken …
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CND Intersessional – 24 February 2016
Chairs of CND and UNGASS Preparations open with information on logistics and procedures for the CND. Speaking time at the opening session will be limited. 10 draft resolutions have been received, as well as some additional scheduling recommendations. For the UNGASS, negotiations on the outcome document are ongoing and being held in “informal informals” between …
Panel Discussion on the World Drug Problem – 30th Regular Session – Human Rights Council
A summary of the panel, produced by the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, can be accessed here. A full recording is available at UN Web TV. Opening Statement Flavia Pansieri, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights (Statement) Panel Moderator and the Panellists Ruth Dreifuss, former President of the Swiss Confederation and member of the Global Commission on Drug …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 3 – Interactive discussion on Cross-cutting issues: New challenges, threats and realities in preventing and addressing the world drug problem in compliance with relevant international law
UNODC Introduction – New challenges have emerged in recent years related to new harmful substances and new trafficking route, and new trafficking modus operandi. Successes can be claimed in terms of reduced illicit cultivation and improved treatment services. But, challenges remain in ensuring the right balance in reduction of both demand and supply. Some of the challenges …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Saudi Arabia
This problem [drugs] is one of the main challenges facing governments. We hope this session will be successful in coming up with useful resolutions that deal with drugs properly. In recent years, changes in global control of drugs have occurred. There is a growing need for more concerted action to overcome the problem. Out of …
CND Plenary Day 2 – Panel discussion on scheduling (continued)
China In 2001 China scheduled for mephedrone as a schedule one. Ketamine is a category 1 substance and is strongly controlled. In 2009 5 tonnes a year have been seized. This has almost doubled. Third most intercepted drug after heroin and methamphetamine. Other countries are reporting ketamine abuse. Some countries have scheduled, but not at …