Julian Buchanan DipSW, MA, PhD
Julian Buchanan DipSW, MA, PhD
Beyond Prohibition: A Human Rights Approach to Successful Drug Reform
Beyond Prohibition: A Human Rights Approach to Successful Drug Reform
Beyond Prohibition: A Human Rights Approach to Successful Drug Reform
Tuesday 14th December 2021
Learn how drug prohibition impacts human rights and why a new approach to drug reform is needed in this insightful episode with Julian Buchanan.
22 minutes
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Julian Buchanan DipSW, MA, PhD
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The problem is prohibition, not drugs per se. The protagonists are the UN and government law enforcement, not gangsters. It's your body and your choice what you ingest.
Imagine a world where drug policies prioritize human rights over punishment. In this thought-provoking episode, Julian Buchanan takes listeners on a journey through the pitfalls of drug prohibition and its devastating impact on society. Julian, an expert in drug policy and criminology, argues that the real issue isn't drugs themselves but the prohibition laws that criminalize them. He highlights how these laws disproportionately affect indigenous people and people of color, leading to over-representation in prisons and systemic discrimination.
Through engaging storytelling and compelling evidence, Julian makes a strong case for abolishing prohibition and adopting a human rights-based approach to drug reform. He sheds light on the underground illegal drug market fueled by prohibition and the state-approved drugs that perpetuate a two-tier system. The episode also delves into the abuses of law enforcement under current drug laws and the urgent need to end all legal actions against adult drug possession, cultivation, and production for personal use.
Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the importance of balanced information about drug risks and the necessity of preventing policy harms caused by prohibition. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of human rights and drug policy reform.