Gradual changes to drug laws 'best' way 

Experts argue decriminalisation should be framed as 'public health' measure

The research team interviewed 21 experts on decriminalisation from across Scotland, Poland, Norway, Ireland, and Maine in the US. Picture: Getty

Gradual alterations to drug laws are often the “most effective way” to achieve implementation of decriminalisation, a new report has said.

Based on interviews with experts across five countries, including Ireland, the report said decriminalisation should be framed as part of a “public health” approach.