Bill on Drugs sent to People’s Majlis

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

President Mohamed Nasheed has submitted the bill on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to the People’s Majlis.

The bill chiefly aims to:

- curb on drug abuse and drug trafficking
- establish treatment mechanisms and institutions
- outline offences and punishments for drug related offences
- create policies and regulations to address drug trafficking

The bill will create a legal framework that paves the way for addressing drug abuse – a key electoral pledge of the government.

The new bill will replace the existing law on drugs that has been ineffective in addressing drug related issues.

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