Chapter Twenty-Seven. The United Nations And Drug Policy: Towards A Human Rights-Based Approach
Abstract
This chapter argues that the aims of international drug policy must be revisited in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the binding normative framework of human rights. It further argues that the UN drug conventions are insufficient, alone, as a legal framework for the complex issue of drug policy, and that human rights law must be recognised by the relevant organs of the UN as a part of that framework. The implications of this 'expanded' legal framework for the current pillars of international drug policy are then considered, as are the human rights obligations of the drug control entities, and their possible future roles in the promotion and protection of human rights. The Human Rights Council, OHCHR, the Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies, along with other human rights bodies and mechanisms have clear mandates to address drug policies. Keywords: Drug Policy; Human Rights; legal framework; OHCHR; United Nations
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In many countries, processed foods substantially contribute to salt intake, regardless of any action individuals might take to reduce the salt they add to food.
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- Authors
- Barrett, D., & Nowak, M.
- Affiliations
- University of Essex (GB)
- University of Vienna (AT)
- Venue
- The Diversity of International Law
- Publisher
- Brill | Nijhoff
- Published
- 2010-01-01
- Pages
- 449-477
- OpenAlex
- W93549207
- Cited by
- 21
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 3 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 2
- FWCI
- 37.90
- Type
- book chapter
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Brill | Nijhoff eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › International Law and Human Rights
- Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › International Human Rights and Reproductive Law
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Criminal Law and Policy
- Keywords
- international drug policy, human rights-based approach, UN Charter, UN drug conventions, human rights law, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Human Rights Council, UN Special Procedures, treaty bodies
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