CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2011
| Author | Holliman, Hunter Drew |
|---|---|
| Title | THE PROBLEM OF PROHIBITION: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND THE EFFICACY OF CURRENT DRUG POLICY MODELS |
| Summary | As the title of this paper suggests, the criminalization of drugs has resulted in some negative consequences concerning human rights. By examining different theories of criminal justice, various models of drug control currently being implemented and how these policies affect human rights, this paper will determine what drug policy model is the most prudent from a human rights standpoint. A comparison of the various models through examination of national policies, usage rates of illicit substances, and other key indicators of drug use will demonstrate the practical consequences of each model. After a discussion of legal philosophy, human rights violations, and the efficacy of current drug policy models, it will become clear that policies of prohibition have highly problematic consequences that outweigh any good they may produce. Such policies should accordingly be recalled in favor of more harm reductive and rights-friendly approaches to drug control. |
| Supervisor | Bárd, Károly |
| Department | Legal Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2011/holliman_hunter.pdf |
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