Marihuana: Between decriminalization and legalization. Cover Image

Marihuana: między dekryminalizacją a legalizacją
Marihuana: Between decriminalization and legalization.

Author(s): Marcin Mróz
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; Czechy; Holandia; Hiszpania; Urugwaj; Kalifornia US; Marihuana; drug problem; justice policy;

Summary/Abstract: A paradigm (sanctioned by the UN conventions) of perception of the drug problem primarily as a matter of criminal justice policy, is increasingly called into question. This article presents examples of countries which desist from imposing criminal sanctions for possession of marihuana or even tend towards its legalization.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 1-6
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish