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Yesterday I chaired a panel of experts in the field of drug policy, human rights, harm reduction and regulation. Panelists: 1. Femke Halsema, Mayor of the City of Amsterdam 2. Philippe Close - Mayor of the City of Brussels 3. Pavel Bem - Previous Mayor of the City of Prague & Global Commission on Drugs 4. Allan Casey - Councillor of the City of Glasgow 5. Carly Heath - Night Time Economy Advisor, City Council of Bristol 6. Robert Csak - Drug Coordinator of the City of Budapest 7. Michael Hahn - Addiction and Drug coordination Department in Vienna We spoke about the transformative role of cities in drug policy innovation. Changing how a society does things can take courage but when the evidence is clear it’s a matter of doing the right thing and being a good legislator. As government in Ireland looks at its next term it needs to truly place sensible evidence based policy making at the heart of it drugs laws. There are no barriers to this, not from a treaty/convention level or from a legislative level. It’s about decisions and it’s always refreshing to be around people not only this panel but 100s of people who know the what and how of these decisions. It is my intention and commitment to continue to bring these spaces together: civil society, legislators and international experts. The fight for the rights and health of people who use drugs is global. I believe Ireland can catch up the speed. Let the mission be zero policy on poverty and inequality. Onwards ❤️
Zero tolerance for poverty and inequality in Ireland, now you're talking Lynn 👏
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1dGreat to be amongst open like minded people willing to share their insights and experience. Hopefully you'll have the opportunity to bring Ireland forward in thinking and solutions