Drug offenses are the subject of a number of international treaties drafted between 1961 and 1988. Trackers as members of armed opposition groups andor direct participants in. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the single convention on narcotics drugs. The single convention limits exclusively to medical and scientific purposes the production, manufacture, export, import, distribution of, trade in, use and possession of drugs art. On march 30, 1961 the representatives of 74 nations signed the single convention, synthesizing more than half a century of thought and experience in the international control of narcotic drugs. Single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 britannica. A few of the national experts or officials of the countries concerned declined the invitation to participate in this survey, and a few others did not reply on time to the questionnaire. The incb is a unbased, international body established by the single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961, a treaty that enjoys near universal adherence.
Review of the narcotic drugs act 1967 final report. Final acts and resolutions as agreed by the 1961 united nations conference for the adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs and by the 1972 united nations conference to consider amendments to. Al meezan qatary legal portal arab convention against. The economic and social council of the united nations, by resolution. Mar 09, 2015 potential impact of noncompliance with the single convention the case of uruguay. There are two forms of intervention and control that work together. Under the single convention, cultivation for medicinal purposes can only. The single convention on narcotic drugs, 50 years on rick lines editorial this body of legislation rests so far as it concerns drug trafficking offences on a series of important premises. Part 1 gives a list of narcotic drugs under international control.
This convention aims to combat drug abuse by coordinated international action. Single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 as amended by the 1972 protocol 29. There was no intention of acceding to the convention as amended by the protocol of 25 march 1972. Commentary on the single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961. This treaty, to which most governments are party, governs the cultivation, movement and availability of narcotic drugs for medical purposes in the world. The food and drug administration fda is requesting interested persons to submit comments concerning abuse potential, actual abuse, medical usefulness, trafficking, and. Couched with the lofty aim of concern for the health and welfare of mankind, the. The single convention entered into force on december 1964, having met the requirement of forty state ratifications. Office of drug control therapeutic goods administration.
The single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 is an international treaty to prohibit production and supply of specific nominally narcotic drugs and of drugs with similar effects except under licence for specific purposes, such as medical treatment and research. Despite being a state party to the single convention on narcotic drugs 1961, uganda still has a problem of narcotic drugs trafficking. This article applies both historical and international relations perspectives to revisit the development of the convention. Fifty years of the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs. Single convention on narcotic drugs united nations and the. Following the establishment of the single convention on narcotic drugs, a commentary was prepared providing detailed explanation of the various articles and provisions of the convention. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 senate consideration of treaty document 907. On february 10, bolivia officially rejoined the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs with a reservation allowing for the traditional use of the coca leaf. International journal on human rights deliver us from. The 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs goes further, stipulating that states are obliged to make adequate provision to ensure the. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 the 1961 convention, as amended by the 1972 protocol, and the convention on psychotropic substances, 1971 the 1971 convention. Under the single convention 1961 and the psychotropic drugs convention 1971, on the basis of advice from the world health organisation who, the cnd can add drugs to or remove them from international control under the conventions, or can. The adoption of this convention is regarded as a milestone in the history of international drug control. Guidance for travellers to thailand under treatment carrying.
The united states, along with more than 150 other countries, is a party to the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 protocol single convention. First, it seeks to limit the possession, use, trade in, distribution, import, export, manufacture and production of drugs exclusively to medical and scientific purposes. The same principle of preventing use of drugs except for medicinal use was also adopted in the three international conventions on drug related matters, viz. Convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The drug enforcement administration dea the early years. Thirteen countries signed the first international drug control treaty in 1912. This treaty was entered into because effective measures against abuse of.
Treaty document 907 single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. Earlier treaties had only controlled opium, coca, and derivatives such as morphine, heroin and cocaine. Decriminalization did not trigger dramatic changes in. United nations single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. The single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 is an international treaty to prohibit. Final acts and resolutions as agreed by the 1961 united nations conference for the adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs and by the 1972 united nations conference to consider amendments to the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961.
United nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic. Commentary on the convention on psychotropic substances. The food and drug administration fda is requesting interested persons to submit comments concerning abuse potential, actual abuse, medical usefulness, trafficking, and impact of scheduling changes on availability for medical use of 21 drug substances. Convention on the privileges and immunities of the united nations. Schedule iii of the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs.
International texts single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. In cases where the emcdda is not the originator of the document, please be aware that any pdfs available on. Framing discussion within the context of regime theory, a critique of the foundational pre 1961 treaties is followed by detailed content analysis of the official records of the united nations conference for the adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs and. It regulates the production, trade, and use of narcotic drugs, cocaine, and cannabis marijuana. As the result of its deliberations, as recorded in the summary records of the plenary and the summary records and reports of the committees, the conference adopted and opened for signature the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. In acceding to the single convention on narcotic drugs of 30 march 1961, the german democratic republic started solely from the provisions on accession to this convention as set forth in its article 40. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 as amended by the.
Protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs. The single convention on narcotic drugs, 50 years on 1 1 contents volume 1, 2010. The single convention on narcotic drugs, 50 years on page 3 original articles targeted killing of drug lords. Commentary on the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 following the establishment of the single convention on narcotic drugs, a commentary was prepared providing detailed explanation of the various articles and provisions of the convention. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. Commentary on the single convention on narcotic drugs of. Pdf the year 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the single. Commentary on the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. It provides additional legal mechanisms for enforcing the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs and the 1971 convention on psychotropic substances. Considering the provisions of the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, done at new york on 30 march 1961 hereinafter called the single convention, desiring to amend the single convention, have agreed as follows. The convention on psychotropic substances of 1971 is a united nations treaty designed to control psychoactive drugs such as amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and psychedelics signed in vienna, austria on 21 february 1971. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 protocol of 25 march 1972 amending the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 on 2 march 1968, this organ took over the functions of the permanent central narcotics board and the drug supervisory body, retaining the same secretariat and offices.
Uses and abuses of drug decriminalization in portugal hannah laqueur in 2001, portugal decriminalized the acquisition, possession, and use of small quantities of all psychoactive drugs. Current tensions arise from the decision to place cannabis under strict controls as part of the bedrock of the contemporary regime, the 1961 single convention. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 including schedules. The united nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances of 1988 is one of three major drug control treaties currently in force. Report of the international narcotics control board. This convention drew into one comprehensive control regime all the earlier agreements, limited the use of coca leaves and cannabis to medical and scientific needs, and paved the way for the. Personal medications containing narcotic drugspsychotropic substances intoout of thailand this guidance issued by the narcotics control division, food and drug administration, provides travellers to thailand under medical treatment with current regulations concerning the transport of personal medications containing narcotic drugs of category. The following 97 states were represented by representatives at the conference.
The united nations conference for the adoption of a single con vention on narcotic drugs met at united nations headquarters from 24 january to 25 march 1961. The framework for the international control of narcotic drugs is established by the single convention on narcotic drugs in 1961. This long overdue move is a significant step toward correcting a historic wrong. International narcotics control board commission on narcotic drugs of the economic and social council economic and social council of the united nations single convention on narcotic drugs, signed at new york on 30 march 1961 convention on psychotropic substances, signed at vienna on 21 february 1971 division of narcotic drugs of the united. Single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 the single convention aims to combat drug abuse by coordinated international action. Bolivia officially returns as a party to the 1961 single. A reinterpretation by david bewleytaylor and martin jelsma1 series on legislative reform of drug policies nr. Canada has previously endorsed the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs, the 1971 convention of psychotropic substances and the 1988 u. Uses and abuses of drug decriminalization in portugal.
Fifty years of the 1961 single convention on narcotic. The 2016 report on the state of human rights in cameroon in preparation. The narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances control act. Department of health and human services food and drug. Guidance for travellers to thailand under treatment. That year joseph valachi, in the atlantic federal penitentiary, received the ceremonial kiss of death from his cellmate, vito genovese. Single convention on narcotic drugs 1961, at the very least was taken as another basic consideration.
Adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs, documents econf. The single convention limits exclusively to medical and scientific purposes the production, manufacture, export, import, distribution of. The united nations conference for the adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs met at united nations headquarters from 24 january to 25 march 1961. Single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 as amended by the 1972 protocol. This poses a question as to whether uganda is complying with its obligations under the single convention on narcotic drugs and if so, to what extent and if not, what factors are hindering its level of compliance. A global thematic evaluation, final synthesis report. It seeks to limit the possession, use, trade, distribution, import, export, manufacture and production of drugs exclusively to medical and scientific purposes. Commentary on the 1972 protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961. Winspeareguicciardi was the representative of the secretary general on the opening day of the conference, being succeeded thereafter by dr. The single convention, adopted in 1961, consolidated. Documents transmitted by the government of the united states of. The treaty makes narcotic drug production and possession illegal, and it details an enforcement system for that purpose. Narcotic drugs ac t 1967 to allow the cultivation and production of c annabis for medicinal purposes.
Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by. The narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances control act, no. The single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 is the most comprehensive international drug control agreement ever signed. The united nations conference to consider amendments to the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, met at the united nations office at geneva from 6 to 24 march 1972. Include those listed in the schedules annexed to the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs, as amended by the 1972 protocol, and in the schedules annexed to the 1971 single convention on psychotropic substances as enumerated in the attached annex which is an integral part of this act. The narcotic drugs act 1967 gives effect to the united nations single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 the single convention requirements on cultivation, production of. The single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 could not ban the many newly discovered psychotropics, since its scope was limited to drugs. Implications of international law for the treatment of. Guidance for travellers to thailand under treatment carrying personal medications containing narcotic drugspsychotropic substances intoout of thailand this guidance issued by the narcotics control division, food and drug administration, provides travellers to thailand under medical treatment with current regulations concerning. Charter of the united nations and the documents adopted by the united nations concerning. Protocol signed at paris on 19 november 1948 bringing under international control drugs outside the scope of the convention of july 1931 for limiting the manufacture and regulating the distribution of narcotic drugs, as amended by the protocol signed at lake success on 11 december 1946. In addition the conference adopted the five resolutions annexed to this final act.
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