British Columbia Rolls Back Drug Decriminalization

Published APR 27 2024

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The Spin

British Columbia (BC) was the first Canadian province to decriminalize hard drugs in response to a deadly opioid crisis. However, the policy facesfaced opposition, and a recent court ruling halted its expansion. Debate persists over balancing public safety with addiction support.

BBC News

British Columbia's decriminalization policy failed to meet expectations. Proposedand restrictions on public drug use faced legal challenges due to concerns over harm to vulnerable populations. Balancing public safety and addiction support requires sensible regulation and additional measures like safer drug supply and designated consumption spaces.

The Globe and Mail

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that at least 62 countries will, at least in some form, decriminalize possession of all Schedule I drugs for personal use by 2070, according to the Metaculus prediction community.