The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs has voted to introduce a hybrid model on how to approach drug use depending on the type of drug.
It's one of a number of ballots being taken at the sixth and final Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs focused on recommendations to shape future policy.
Possession of drugs would remain illegal, but instead there would be little or no chance of a criminal conviction or prison sentence.Before voting began this morning, assembly members aired concerns over the transparency of the proceedings, with some describing the process as undemocratic and managed.
“ have received presentations from 150 different presenters, they've had 200 hours of deliberation per table,” he said.He said the Assembly is a “microcosm” of society that represents all the views on drug use.“However, some areas of the country suffer much more harm than others.Citizen Assembly on Drugs in Malahide, Co Dublin. Photo by JJ Clarke for Newstalk.
Mr Reid said it’s important that people consider “medium to long term strategic trends” when it comes to changing drug policies.
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