Possession of all drugs for personal use should be decriminalised, committee recommends (opens original article in a new tab)

An Irish committee has recommended decriminalizing possession of all drugs for personal use, proposing a health-led approach instead of criminal sanctions. The report includes 161 recommendations focusing on harm reduction, community support, and policy changes, along with specific measures for nitrous oxide regulation.

• Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalizing possession of all drugs for personal use
• Committee's report includes 161 recommendations for health-led approach to drug use
• Report calls for trauma training for Garda and local authorities
• Committee recommends banning large-volume nitrous oxide sales for recreation