Ireland Gov. Coalition Partner Supports Drug Decriminalization, Excluding Cocaine And Heroin
Ireland’s Fianna Fáil Party confirmed that it supports decriminalization of drug possession for personal use as part of a health-led response to addiction, reported Irish Examiner.
During the launch of the party’s manifesto, party leader Micheál Martin shared that he thinks “another three-party government” will be formed after the November election and also discussed Fianna Fáil’s policy on drugs.
“Decriminalization is an important step,” Martin said, adding that it offers understanding as the most effective way to deal with the issue, as opposed to a criminal justice-based model. He did not outline a timeline for implementation, writes The Journal.
A Fianna Fáil spokesperson said the party does not support decriminalization of cocaine or heroin but rather seeks to implement the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use’s recommendation of a health-led response to possession of drugs for personal use.
“We will look at decriminalizing drugs such as cannabis, as is done in other countries such as Malta, Spain and Portugal, and not drugs such as cocaine and heroin,” they said.
The spokesperson said those caught in …