We have put together a selection of the most relevant media coverage surrounding the launch of the Report of the Global Commission on Drug Policy on June 2, 2011.
Media Coverage
War on drugs not working, says global commission, The Guardian June 2 2011
Decriminalise possession of drugs, celebrities urge government, The Guardian June 2 2011
Drugs and the law: state of confusion, The Guardian June 2 2011
Many agree, none act: to ease untold misery, legalise drugs, The Guardian June 1 2011
Global war on drugs a failure, high-level panel says Reuters June 2 2011
Dame Judi Dench and Sting head drug rethink call BBC News June 2 2011
War on drugs has failed and caused ‘devastating consequences for societies worldwide’ claims global narcotics watchdog
Daily Mail 3 June 2011
Celebrities call for drug decriminalisation The Telegraph June 2 2011
Legalisation Call: ‘War On Drugs Failed’ Sky News June 2 2011
Branson backs drugs policy change The Mirror June 2 2011
High-level commission calls drug war a failure, recommends legal regulation of marijuana StarTribune Nation June 2 2011
Un rapport pointe l’échec de la guerre contre la drogue Le Monde June 2 2011
