Avoid jail for drug users, seizure of small amounts: Social justice ministry
In a recommendation sent a few days ago, the ministry has sought decriminalising possession of small quantities of drugs for personal consumption
The Indian Express (India)
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Sunday, October 24, 2021
In its suggestion to review the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of India has recommended a more humane approach, avoiding prison, for drug users and addicts. In a recommendation the ministry has sought decriminalising possession of small quantities of drugs for personal consumption. It has suggested amendments to the NDPS Act to treat those who use drugs or are dependent on them as victims, to be referred for de-addiction and rehabilitation, and not sentenced to jail. Compulsory treatment in government centres has also been recommended for them. (See also: Use anti-drug fund for de-addiction services, not just policing: Social Justice Ministry)
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