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Alternatives to coercive sanctions for drug using offenders

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Following up on the EU Agenda and action plan on drugs 2021-2025, this initiative aims at directing progress towards the implementation of measures provided to drug using offenders as alternatives to coercive sanctions. The measures and their recommended implementation will be evidence-based and meant to provide fundamental support to people who need assistance due to their drug use or addiction.

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ID: 12854

Lobbying Activity

3 responses

German Bar Association Urges Reform of Drug Sentencing Alternatives

Deutscher Anwaltverein (German Bar Association), 23 Sept 2022

The Association calls for improved cross-border recognition and higher funding for treatment. They advocate for ending mandatory prison starts and decriminalizing consumption to prevent crime.
This would reduce legal uncertainty and improve rehabilitation outcomes for their clients.
Offenders suffer health setbacks due to delayed treatment and uncredited time in detention.

GISAD advocates digital monitoring system for drug-using offenders

Global Institute for Structure relevance, Anonymity and Decentralisation i.G., 23 Sept 2022

GISAD recommends a digital network allowing offenders to act as evaluators instead of facing prison. They suggest using AI-driven digital marking to track behavior and detect potential drug relapses.
Using these measures positions GISAD's digital system as essential infrastructure while reducing state costs.
Privacy advocates may oppose the implementation of digital marking and AI behavioral monitoring.

Consultation response

Ana Liffey Drug Project, 20 Sept 2022

DIVERSION: The Criminal Justice system is not appropriate for dealing with possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use. In this regard we draw the Commission's attention to an excerpt from the report, ‘NOT CRIMINALS - Underpinning a health-led approach to drug use’: “Criminal law,…