Sunday 20 July 2014

TalkingDrugs.Romania: The Case for Drug Decriminalization

Romania would do well to learn from decriminalization models in other European countries


Romania’s drug laws ensure severe consequences, both immediate and long-term, for users of illegal substances. If caught in possession of a small amount of illicit narcotics, the detained faces a potential prison sentence. After serving the sentence, the police record will prevent the person from being able to find a job, thus meaning he/she will be forced to look for work outside of the legal boundaries, and exposing them to greater risk.

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