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Latest revision as of 20:53, 17 February 2007
Contents
Overview
TG Campaign
Resolution Text
Category: | Recreational Drug Use | Decision: | Legalize | Proposed By: | Jey |
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Description: The UN,
ACKNOWLEDGING that many citizens of UN states wish to consume recreational drugs for many purposes,
AFFIRMING that all people have a right to their own body,
CONSIDERING that responsible recreational drug use harms only the individual user,
BELIEVING that criminalization of recreational drugs is an ineffective and unjust deterrent,
RECOGNIZING that responsible cultivation and preparation of certain plant-based drugs for personal consumption does not create public health hazards,
SEEKING to legalize consumption of these plant-based drugs where it does not involve direct physical harm to others,
1.DEFINES as recreational drugs for the purpose of this resolution: Amanita muscaria, Cannabis, Coffee, Ergot, Kava, Mescaline-containing cacti, Psilocin- and psilocybin-containing fungi, Qat, Salvia divinorum, Tea, Tobacco,
2.LEGALIZES in UN states the possession, cultivation, and preparation of said drugs, given these activities do not directly and physically harm others,
3.LEGALIZES in UN states the consumption of said drugs on private property, with the owner's consent, and public property, with the appropriate authorities' consent,
4.STRONGLY URGES states to illegalize the practice of deceiving or coercing others into using said drugs, except when administered legally for medicinal purposes by an authorised individual,
5.PERMITS member states to:
I)Place age restrictions on the activities described in Articles 2 and 3, to a maximum of the national age of majority,
II)Restrict individuals under the influence of said drugs from operating vehicles and heavy/dangerous machinery, pursuing occupational labor, or performing any acts in which being under the influence of said drugs could immediately, directly, physically harm others,
III)Give law enforcement authorities the right to detain - at their discretion but subject to other applicable laws and with the utmost respect for individual freedom of expression and conscience - any individual or group under the influence of said drugs who:
a)Cause significant public disturbance, with the intent or effect of causing physical injury, property damage, or severe distress to others,
b)Put others at significant risk of physical injury,
6.ESTABLISHES the UN Drug Commission to:
I)Monitor the medical safety of said drugs,
II)Advise on further issues concerning recreational drug laws,
III)Call for the seizure or destruction of known contaminated recreational drugs,
7.AFFIRMS that this resolution affords intoxicated persons who physically harm others no protection from prosecution and sentencing under applicable laws,
8.NOTES this resolution does not cover the administration of said drugs for medicinal purposes by health workers,
9.URGES all states to further relax their drug laws, by expanding the definition of recreational drugs to other substances, and creating a legal framework under which they may be legally procured,
10.REQUESTS that states support organizations and initiatives for voluntary rehabilitation of those affected by drugs, education on responsible drug use, and prevention of illegal and harmful acts resulting from drug use,
11.URGES states to ensure that their populations have easy access to scientifically accurate, value-neutral information concerning the effects of drug use, and that suppliers of said drugs are not allowed to make false claims about them.
Co-Authored by: _Myopia_
- Votes For: 5,010
- Votes Against: 8,446
- Voting Ended: Wed Mar 1 2006
Gameplay Impacts
Voting Analysis
Additional Materials
- Recreational Drug Legalization UN Floor Debate
- Recreational Drug Legalization Initial Submission Topic
- Recreational Drug Legalization Drafting Topic
- UN Timeline
- United Nations
Jey and the United Nations | ||
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Main Article: Jey and the United Nations | ||
Authored Resolutions: Repeal "DVD Region Removal", Artistic Freedom, Repeal "Scientific Freedom", Repeal "Keep The World Disease-Free!", UN Drug Act, Repeal "Free Education", Repeal "Protect Historical Sites" | ||
Co-Authored Resolutions: Repeal "Mandatory Recycling", Repeal "Citizen Rule Required", Repeal "Replanting Trees" | ||
Submitted Resolutions: Freedom of Scientific Research | ||
Other Proposals: Recreational Drug Legalization | ||
Jevian UN Representatives: Drew Domz (Presiding), Vance Aceon (Deputy Presiding), Paldric Lyons, Philo Caron, Duston McCouvers, Nien DiCalez, Zaca Frueva, Nexol Foron, Warren Baytes, Nena Deil, Foce Fetche, Homa Sale, Conici Voros, Mla Alaeo, Menda Mensa | ||
UN Organizations: R&R (Founder), UNRFTA (Founder), UNOG, UNA, ACCEL, NSO, UN DEFCON, GTT, Reclamation, UIC, FAIRTRADE, Outside |