Call for national debate on decriminalising drugs

Community groups, health researchers, and academics are calling for a national debate on drug laws.

It comes as Ireland prepares its position on drug prohibition ahead of a special session on the issue by the UN General Assembly in early 2016.

The move for a debate on decriminalisation and legalisation is being led by Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign — an umbrella organisation of community groups, both in Dublin and beyond.