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http://www.mapinc.org/pix/xmlpower.gifMalta: Government Has Failed in Its Fight Against Drugs in
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Independent, 20 Jul 2016 - PN Deputy Leader Beppe Fenech Adami said that government's war on drugs in the Corradino Correctional Facility has failed. He was speaking in Parliament, and reminded people of government's pledge to reform the prison, and end drug abuse there. In this, he said, government has failed. "In November 2013, government hired an ex-US soldier to bring discipline to the prison. Former Home Affairs Minister Manuel Mallia had said he was starting a war to end drugs in prison. IndependentDrugnews - Malta2016-07-20Malta: LTE: How Is It That The Church Understands Drugs?
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Independent on Sunday, 20 Jul 2014 - While in Malta the political sector of the country is greatly engaged in the debate as to whether or not drugs should be decriminalised, it would be wise to propose the Church's view on the subject. As we all know, if the Church simply ignores her golden input she would be betraying one of her main roles in the world, namely that of forming people's consciences. In order that this great ideal is lovingly realised, I shall be offering Pope Francis' teaching on the matter. Attard, MarioIndependent on SundayDrugnews - Malta2014-07-21Malta: PUB LTE: Let's Talk About Drugs
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Independent on Sunday, 20 Jul 2014 - Regarding Alison Bezzina's column entitled Let's talk about drugs (TMIS, 13 July), the global drug war is largely a war on cannabis, by far the most popular illicit drug. There is a big difference between condoning cannabis use and protecting children from drugs. Decriminalisation acknowledges the social reality of cannabis and frees users from the stigma of lifeshattering criminal records. What is really needed is a regulated market with age controls. Separating the hard and soft drug markets is critical. As long as organised crime controls cannabis distribution, consumers will continue to come into contact with sellers of hard drugs like cocaine and heroin. This 'gateway' is a direct result of cannabis prohibition. Sharpe, RobertIndependent on SundayDrugnews - Malta2014-07-20Malta: Column: Let's Talk About Drugs
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Independent, 13 Jul 2014 - Luckily, most of us don't do drugs. Unfortunately this makes us think that drug legislation has nothing to do with us. As a result very few seem to be concerned with what is being proposed in the new Drug Law reform. The truth is however, that we should all be very concerned about drug-related laws because somehow or another they will, and do, affect all of us - from users, to family members, from the state of our health systems, to the state of our justice system, from higher taxes to higher insurance premiums as a result of drug-related crimes; like it or not, in one way or another, we're all affected. I'm certainly not an expert in the field and my opinion is usually based on that of real experts, like Caritas. Let's face it they work with drug users and abusers every single day and they face drug problems all the time, so compared to my little exposure in all this, their opinion should be taken by far more seriously. Having said that, it doesn't take an expert to realise that Malta's drug laws are among the harshest in Europe - some drug related crimes carry life sentences and the law makes no distinction between hard and soft drugs. So yes, even a non-expert like me can see that a change is definitely necessary; the question is 'what sort of change?' Bezzina, AlisonIndependentDrugnews - Malta2014-07-15Malta: Introduction Of Medical Marijuana Proposed
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Independent, 08 Jul 2014 - Cultivation of Cannabis to Remain Illegal White Paper on the decriminalisation of drugs suggests the introduction of medical use of marijuana and new ways how to tackle users who are caught with small amounts of the drug. Orland, Kevin SchembriIndependentDrugnews - Malta2014-07-12Malta: Column: Legalise It, Or Should We?
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Independent, 29 Jun 2014 - The government has already declared its intention to decriminalise substance abuse but up to now one cannot understand exactly to where the new drugs' policy is pointing: will it lead to a liberal progressive quasi legalisation of drugs for recreational purposes on the basis of a created civil right or will it lead to the humane system of depenalisation and rehabilitation, albeit still recognising that illicit drug consumption is not necessarily a desirable thing? The Prime Minister's declarations seem to lead to the former, while his Social Policy Minister seems to be at least emphasising the latter. The controversy of what should be regarded as the legitimate or illegitimate use of drugs was rekindled following a speech by ex-Minister of Health Godfrey Farrugia. It was also the subject of a conference organised by the OASI Foundation that brought together policy-makers, experts, opinion-makers, professional practitioners and addicts to discuss the issue on the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking and on the eve of the government's publication of its White Paper on Drugs Policy Reform. Puli, ClydeIndependentDrugnews - Malta2014-07-03Malta: OPED: Be Frank About War On Drugs
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The Times, 27 Jun 2014 - Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna has challenged the politicians to deny that the decriminalisation of drugs would help the drug barons. Alternattiva Demokratika, which has consistently opposed the criminalisation of people who are in possession of drugs for their own use, would like to take up the challenge. Callus, RobertThe TimesDrugnews - Malta2014-06-28Malta: Former Health Minister Advocates Medical Use Of Cannabis
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Independent, 10 Jun 2014 - Former Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia argued in favour of using cannabis - specifically, synthetic derivatives of the drug - for medical purposes, insisting that its use could be beneficial to patients facing a number of health issues. Dr Farrugia made his call during an adjournment speech yesterday evening. Seemingly aware of the possible controversy his argument may cause, the MP approached the topic cautiously, and made sure to point out that he was not, in any way, endorsing the recreational use of cannabis. Cordina, JohnIndependentDrugnews - Malta2014-06-15Malta: 'If a Drug Works, Let Us Use It'
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Independent, 12 Jun 2014 - Former health minister Godfrey Farrugia is adamant that he had every right to propose the medical use of non-smoked cannabis products or synthetic derivatives, despite Parliamentary Secretary Chris Fearne's insistence that such requests were not for politicians to make. In comments made to The Malta Independent, the Zebbug family doctor confirmed that the government's parliamentary group had been informed of his intentions before he went public with his proposal in Monday's parliamentary sittings. Cordina, JohnIndependentDrugnews - Malta2014-06-15More Headlines
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