Author: Tanguay, Pascal
Title: Policy Responses to Drug Issues in Malaysia
Summary: The development of drug policies in Malaysia has historically relied on harsh punitive measures, including widespread arrest and incarceration of users, and the continuing use of the death penalty for trafficking offences. However, since 2005, the introduction of harm reduction services as well as the more recent initiation of a process to transform compulsory drug treatment centres into voluntary needs-based services for people who use drugs indicates that Malaysia’s response to drug-related issues has become increasingly health focused. This paper provides an insight into Malaysian drug policies and the environment in which the national response to drugs has been developing in terms of harm reduction, prisons, drug treatment, law enforcement responses and civil society participation. An analysis of the situation concludes with recommendations for further drug policy development.
Details: London: International Drug Policy Consortium , 2011. 10p.
Source: Internet Resource: IDPC Briefing Paper: Accessed September 12, 2011 at: www.idpc.net
Year: 2011
Country: Malaysia
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Shelf Number: 122721
Keywords:
Drug ControlDrug OffendersDrug Policy (Malaysia)Drug Treatment |
