Guidance for aligning drug and addiction policies with human rights
Drug policy requires a comprehensive approach that prioritises human rights and balances public health and safety concerns with the protection of individual liberties and freedoms. In this context, it needs to be recalled that governments have obligations under international and national law to safeguard the fundamental standards of human rights and the rule of law which also apply to drug offenders.
INTRODUCTION
PROTECTED RIGHTS
HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE