The criminalisation of narcotic drug misuse

An evaluation of criminal justice system measures

The report evaluates the consequences of the legislative changes made in 1988 and 1993 for the justice system's action against drug misuse.

The number of persons prosecuted for drug offences during a five-year period from the introduction of the more severe punishment in 1993 has risen by 40 percent compared with the previous five-year period. Those who have been prosecuted have largely committed minor drug offences. The present report evaluates the consequences of the legislative changes made in 1988 and 1993 for the justice system's action against drug misuse.

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