“There are advocates for decriminalization and working to remove the stigma associated with addiction.”

“Issues relating alternative sentencing other than prison and decriminalization are within the purview of this department.”

“There is de facto decriminalization in the Netherlands for the possession of cannabis for personal use.”

“The reality is that, before decriminalisation, most of the activity was underground, outside the law, and not counted.”

“Since decriminalisation, we have heard a lot from local governments that can now control brothel licensing and town planning.”

“The decriminalisation of abortion would assist in alleviating this problem.”