Drug decriminalization calls for reduced control and penalties compared to existing laws.
Proponents of drug decriminalization generally support the use of fines or other punishments to replace prison terms, and often propose systems whereby illegal drug users who are caught would be fined, but would not receive a permanent criminal record as a result.
A central feature of drug decriminalization is the concept of harm reduction.
Drug decriminalization is, in some ways, an intermediate between prohibition and legalization.
Decriminalization has been criticized as being "the worst of both worlds."
Proponents of drug decriminalization generally support the use of fines or other punishments to replace prison terms, and often propose systems whereby illegal drug users who are caught would be fined, but would not receive a permanent criminal record as a result.
A central feature of drug decriminalization is the concept of harm reduction.
Drug decriminalization is, in some ways, an intermediate between prohibition and legalization.
Decriminalization has been criticized as being "the worst of both worlds."