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 …
United Kingdom
CND day 4 – Plenary statement of the UK/INPUD on drug demand reduction
This is the full test of the statement: ‘Thank you chairperson and colleagues. The UK would like to align itself with the position of the Presidency of the European Union. Before I start I would like to note the marked improvements in the World Drugs Report and we look forward to continuing progress in data …
Committee of the Whole – Resolution on Universal Access
The Committee debated the language of a draft resolution proposed by the EU, Norway and Thailand entitled ‘Achieving universal access to treatment, care and support for people with HIV, including injecting drug users, by 2010‘. There was significant debate on preambular paragraph 3, which as drafted stated: ‘Concerned that the coverage of HIV prevention services …
CND Day 3- UK on mainstreaming human rights into the UN drug control system
The United Kingdom takes very seriously its human rights commitments and welcomes this detailed and insightful paper from the UNODC. Moving from human rights commitments to human rights in practice, particularly in the context of drug control, is complex, and requires detailed study. UNODC has looked inward at its own work and how it can …
CND day 3 – plenary statement by the United Kingdom on availability of narcotic drugs for medical and scientific purposes
We endorse the statement of the Chair of the INCB. The use of narcotic drugs is indispensable for pain relief. It is imperative to see how drugs can do good. We welcome the resolution from the USA on the issue. There remains a clear disparity between many countries where there is little access, and a …
Committee of the Whole – afternoon session
The first resolution debated today was entitled ‘Promoting community-based drug use prevention‘, co-sponsored by the US, Mexico, Indonesia, Colombia and Israel. The resolution provoked no debate, and was approved with minor wording amendments. The Russian delegation objected to the term ‘evidence-based’ in the draft, and instead wanted the term ‘reliable’ used. The US agreed to …