The right to health and international drug control, compulsory treatment for drug dependence and access to controlled medicines 2010, para. 65
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Several other States have de-penalized various forms of drug use and possession. This has occurred either through legislation to that effect, or de facto de penalization, whereby drug laws are not enforced strictly. Spain maintains criminal sanctions for drug use, although persons tried are never imprisoned for drug consumption alone. In the Netherlands and Germany, possession of drugs for personal use remains de jure unlawful, but punishment is not imposed for breaches of these laws. This, however, is obviously an inadequate solution at best.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Governance & Rule of Law
Health
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2010
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Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2010), A/65/255, para. 65.