B.C. ends drug decriminalization, but needs to start charging for possession again: MLA
B.C. MLA Elenore Sturko declares the province's drug decriminalization plan a failure and advocates for reintroducing possession charges for illegal drugs.
Punishment will not cure addiction. The Saeima committee discusses the decriminalization of drug use for minors
Latvian lawmakers are debating a proposal that would decriminalize drug use for minors, emphasizing addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one.
The Saeima will discuss the state's responsibility to reduce drug distribution
The Saeima's Social and Labor Affairs Committee is set to discuss the Latvian government's role in reducing drug distribution and consider amendments regarding the decriminalization of drug use by minors.
Child psychiatrist: A comprehensive plan is needed for the implementation of addiction treatment
A child psychiatrist in Latvia emphasizes the lack of a comprehensive plan for implementing addiction treatment services as lawmakers discuss the decriminalization of drug use for minors.