Why in the Netherlands the subject of soft drugs is not controversial? Historical and social conditions of the Dutch society and their influence on law. Cover Image

Dlaczego w Holandii temat narkotyków miękkich nie jest kontrowersyjny? Historyczne i społeczne uwarunkowania Holendrów i ich wpływ na kształtowanie się prawa.
Why in the Netherlands the subject of soft drugs is not controversial? Historical and social conditions of the Dutch society and their influence on law.

Author(s): Magdalena Nazimek
Subject(s): Psychology, Criminal Law, Sociology, Philosophy of Law, Sociology of Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego

Summary/Abstract: The legal situation of the Netherlands plays an invaluable role in the dispute over the legalization of soft drugs. However, this issue, despite the original regulation, is no longer a controversialtopic. This is due to the interesting conditions in the Dutch society and important historicalfactors. The article presents an analysis of the specific elements influencing the shape of the regulationof a drug policy. Its aim is to show how important for the law effectiveness is to include such conditions into a legislative process.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 76
  • Page Range: 21-34
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish