Manual "Human rights in drug policy - a self-assessment tool": English - French

 The application: https://pghumanrightsapp.com

In 2022, the Pompidou Group launched a unique new online application to assess the compliance of drug policies with human rights standards.

With this tool, the Pompidou Group addresses key issues in the practical assessment of the compliance of drug policies with human rights. The aim of the application is to provide a simple online entry point for human rights assessment across key aspects of drug policy.

By linking key topics to human rights standards and more specific probing questions, it provides a practical framework for studying and assessing the human rights implications of drug laws, policies and practices. This tool is therefore intended for analysis by those responsible for developing and implementing drug policy. Ideally, it should be used in collaboration with civil society and people with lived experience.

   HELP course: Human rights and drug use

This course is a comprehensive compilation of relevant legal standards, human rights principles, and case law of the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to bridge the gap between drug policy and human rights education. It is primarily designed for legal professionals (judges, prosecutors, lawyers) but is also relevant for members of national Human Rights institutions, policymakers and decision-makers who apply the normative framework and policies, and practitioners in the criminal justice system, including prison and probation staff, prison directors and managers.

 Resource Bank on Controlled Deliveries (restricted)

The Resource Bank is hosted by the Pompidou Group and maintained in co-operation with Europol, Eurojust, Interpol, OSCE, SELEC, and in co-ordination with the Council of Europe’s Expert Committee on the Operation of European Conventions on Co-operation in Criminal Matters (PC-OC). It is based on a secure and confidential online platform and contains relevant national information (including legal basis, responsible authorities, and access to national 24/7 Single Points of Contact in real-time) related to Controlled Deliveries. Only participating countries may access the Resource Bank.

 Find out more about this initiative

 Watch introduction video on the Resource Bank

 Open Resource Bank on Controlled Deliveries (only with password)

 Don't have access? Please contact your Permanent Correspondent to request it. 

 drughelp.eu (self-help tool)

Drughelp is a service developed by a group of experts working in the field of treatment and harm reduction which was successfully piloted by the Pompidou Group on a regional scale. This online self-help tool is designed for people who use drugs and hope to get a better understanding of the possible harms their drug use may cause.

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