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#790 Decriminalise All Drugs, Brilliant Or Insane?
TDs and Senators from across the political spectrum have recommended one of the biggest changes to Ireland's drug laws in decades, calling for the possession of all illegal drugs for personal use to be fully decriminalised. The recommendation, contained in the final report of the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use, follows similar proposals made by the Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use and argues that addiction should be treated primarily as a health issue rather than a criminal justice issue. The report also recommends expanding harm reduction services and moving Ireland further towards a…
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