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What works? What fails? And how much does criminalisation actually cost our societies?

This webinar, organised under the BOOST Project, launches the new policy brief on decriminalisation and explores the stark reality of drug policy across Europe. We move beyond the theory to discuss real-world data, human rights violations, and the lived experiences of countries that have moved toward regulation.

In this video:

The BOOST Project: Igor Gordon explains how the project connects community-led organizations to advocate for change.

The Case for Decriminalisation: Marios Atzemis argues that decriminalisation is not radical—it is a logical, evidence-based direction supported by the UN.

The Criminalization Cost: Ganna Dovbakh presents new data showing that imprisonment can cost states up to 12 times more than harm reduction services.

Rights Violations: Maria Plotko introduces the shadow report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, highlighting how drug policies affect employment, housing, and family rights.


Country Deep Dives:

Netherlands: John-Peter Kools on "managing the tide" through tolerance and new cannabis experiments.

Croatia: Sanja Mikulić on how the misdemeanor system has reduced court backlogs.

Portugal: Joana Canêdo offers a critical insider perspective, arguing the model is still "addiction-centered" rather than rights-based.

Czechia: Dr. Jana Michailidu on the new Psychomodulatory Substances Bill and regulating Kratom instead of banning it.