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In breach of international law: Ukrainian drug legislation and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

Ukrainian Ministry of Health Resolution No. 634 dated 29 July 2010 brought into force amendments that significantly reduce the legal threshold for “small,” “large” and “extra large” quantities of certain types of illegal drugs, including those most commonly used by people who use drugs in Ukraine. According to the laws of Ukraine, regulatory acts issued … Read more

Legislative and policy analysis of HIV prevention, treatment and care for people who use drugs and incarcerated people in Central Asia and Azerbaijan – HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review 15(2)

This article summarizes key findings and recommendations from the Legal Network – UNODC report, Accessibility of HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care Services for People who Use Drugs and Incarcerated People in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan: Legislative and Policy Analysis and Recommendations for Reform. Related Publications HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review 15(2) April … Read more

HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review 15(2) April 2011

FEATURE Legislative and policy analysis of HIV prevention, treatment and care for people who use drugs and incarcerated people in Central Asia and Azerbaijan CANADIAN DEVELOPMENTS Supervised injection sites in Quebec: one step closer to reality Correctional Investigator highlights pending adverse impacts of the government’s “tough on crime” agenda In brief Ottawa police changes policy … Read more

Election 2011 – Vote for action on AIDS: Global access to life-saving medicines

A federal election offers you a chance to cast your vote for MPs who will streamline CAMR with a “one-licence solution.” One process, one licence – easier and more flexible for developing countries and for suppliers of generic medicine, and better for patients who need life-saving medicines.