The eonomic and social council of the united nations, noting that amendments had been proposed to the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, and bearing in mind article 47 of that convention, decided by its resolution 1577 l of 21 may 1971 to call, in accordance with article 62. The economic and social council of the united nations, by resolution. Single convention on narcotic drugs wikisource, the free. Fifty years of the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs. The single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 is the most comprehensive international drug control agreement ever signed. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the united nations single convention on narcotic drugs, signed on 30 march 1961.
Conference for the adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs, held. The parties shall not knowingly permit the export of drugs to any country or territory except. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. Parties were required to provide estimates of national drug requirements to. Convention for limiting the manufacture and regulating the. Single convention on narcotic drugs united nations and the. Single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 as amended by the 1972 protocol. Do national drug control laws ensure the availability of opioids for. Conventions united nations office on drugs and crime. It also combats drug trafficking through international cooperation to deter and discourage drug traffickers. The following specialized agency was represented at the conference. The single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 was adopted by governments at a special international conference on 30 march 1961 in new york and entered in force in 1964. Single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 the single convention aims to combat drug abuse by coordinated international action.
Single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 available from diet 431 at virginia state university. Treaty series treaties and international agreements registered or filed and recorded with the secretariat of the united nations volume 520 recueil des traites. 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. Convention on the privileges and immunities of the united nations. The plurinational state of bolivia withdrew from the 1961 convention in june 2011. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 with schedules. Recognizing the need to reinforce and supplement the measures provided in the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, that convention as amended by the 1972 protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, and the 1971. Marijuana party of kentucky is a news, information and opinion sharing website which focuses on the repeal of prohibition, particularly cannabis, but other natural growing plants as well we believe that we inherit unalienable rights with birth upon this planet which include the right to the growing and use of plants without repercussion from any authority. This convention shall apply to the territory or territories named in such notification from the date of its receipt by the secretary 2 note by the secretariat. 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. Jan 29, 2014 this convention shall apply to the territory or territories named in such notification from the date of its receipt by the secretary 2 note by the secretariat.
Narcotic drugs the special provisions relating to the international trade in narcotic drugs are contained in article 31 of the 1961 convention. It highlighted the need for treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts, instructing parties to take all practicable measures for the prevention of abuse of psychotropic substances and for the early identification, treatment, education, after. In 2012 the international drug control system will exist 100 years since the international opium convention was signed in 1912 in the hague. The history and development of the leading international. The single convention on narcotic drugs is the international treaty against illicit manufacture and trafficking of narcotic drugs that forms the bedrock of the global drug prohibition regime. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by. There are two forms of intervention and control that work together. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 as amended by the. 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. The single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 single convention requires signatories to prohibit recreational use of cannabis within their territories. Jun 24, 2011 press conference on bolivias proposed amendment to 1961 narcotic drugs convention bolivia planned to denounce the single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 before 1 july, in order to. In 1961, the united nations drew up a treaty known as the single convention on narcotic drugs cnd to curb drug trafficking and drug abuse. Jelsma international journal of drug policy 23 2012 7281 distribution. United nations single convention on narcotic drugs, 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 texts of the three main international drug control conventions. The single convention on narcotic drugs implementation in. 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. 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. The parties, concerned with the health and welfare of mankind, recognizing that the medical use of narcotic drugs continues to be indispensible for the relief of pain and suffering and that adequate provisions must be made to ensure the. 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 issue of the unwarranted prohibition of cannabis is also examined closely in the references by wikipedia to the single convention on narcotic drugs 28, as quoted here. Drug convention or convention recognizes the importance of international cooperation in combating drug trafficking.
United nations single convention on narcotic drugs 1961. 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. United nations single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 previous next this 1961 charter successfully pulled the majority of the worlds governments into line in one big drug treaty. United nations single convention on narcotic drugs, signed on 30 march 1961. Single convention on narcotic drugs united nations and. President richard nixon officially declared war on drugs in response to the massive drug abuse in the u.
The united states ratified the single convention in 1967. The single convention on narcotic d rugs, 1961, was opened for signature on march 30, 1961. It regulates the production, trade, and use of narcotic drugs, cocaine, and cannabis marijuana. The treaty makes narcotic drug production and possession illegal, and it details an enforcement system for that purpose.
The parties, concerned with the health and welfare of mankind, recognizing that the medical use of narcotic drugs continues to be indispensable for the relief of pain and suffering and that adequate provision must be made to ensure the availability of narcotic drugs for such purposes. The single convention on narc otic drugs, 1961, as amended by the 1972 protocol referred to further in the text as single convention established a dual obligation for governments. It seeks to limit the possession, use, trade, distribution, import, export, manufacture and production of drugs exclusively to medical and scientific purposes. Framing discussion within the context of regime theory, a critique of the foundational pre1961 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 replaces previous treaties on the control of opiates, cannabis and cocaine concluded since the beginning of the 20th century. Single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 britannica. The following two paragraphs are taken from the introductory note to the text of the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961, as amended by the protocol amending the single convention. Preparations in schedule iii are subject to the same measures of control as preparations containing drugs in schedule ii except that article 31, paragraphs 1b and 3 to 15, and, as regards their acquisition and retail distribution, article 34, paragraph b, need not apply, and that for the. In a similar fashion to that of the 1961 convention, psychotropic substances are also categorised in four schedules. The issue of the unwarranted prohibition of cannabis is also examined closely in the references by wikipedia to the single convention on narcotic drugs28, as quoted here. The history and development of the leading international drug. An updated and adapted version of this paper was published as regime change. Single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 available.
As of august 1, 1961 the last day for such action, this treaty was signed by 64 countries and as of the date of writing this article eleven states had become parties by ratification or accession. Thirteen countries signed the first international drug control treaty in 1912. Mar 09, 2015 the single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 single convention requires signatories to prohibit recreational use of cannabis within their territories. 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. Please see the links under article milestones below for its original nomination page for older articles, check the nomination archive and why it was removed this article appeared on wikipedia s main page as. United nations convention against illicit traffic in. The 1972 protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs was a protocol that made several changes to the single convention on narcotic drugs. Press conference on bolivias proposed amendment to 1961 narcotic drugs convention bolivia planned to denounce the single convention on narcotic drugs of. First, it seeks to limit the possession, use, trade in, distribution, import, export, manufacture and production of drugs exclusively to medical and scientific purposes. 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. As amended by the 1972 protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs 1961. Revisiting the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs, in the international journal of drug policy 23 2012 72 81, january 2012. This article applies both historical and international relations perspectives to revisit the development of the convention.
Single convention on narcotics is the mechanism used by these interests to enforce a worldwide ban on this precious medical and industrial and cultural resource. In cases where the emcdda is not the originator of the document, please be aware that any pdfs available on. Laws of guyana narcotic drugs and psychotropic cap. Throughout the 19 th century, individuals at all levels of society in canada, the united states, europe and australia used opium and coca in various forms and mixtures for primarily palliative and tranquilizing purposes. Single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 available course hero. Convention on narcotic drugs, the 1971 convention came about as a result of a growing global concern for the harmful effects of psychotropic substances, including synthetic drugs such as amphetamines, barbiturates and lsd. The framework for the international control of narcotic drugs is established by the single convention on narcotic drugs in 1961. Laws of guyana narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances control 10 cap. Many of the changes to both the act and the regulations are made because of the united kingdoms obligations under the united nations single convention on narcotic drugs 1961 and the united nations convention on psychotropic substances 1971. Single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 as amended by the 1972 protocol 9 4. The preamble of the united nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances u. These conventions seek to regulate the worldwide traffic in drugs of abuse. United nations conference to consider amendments to the single.
The parties to this convention, deeply concerned by the magnitude of and rising trend in the illicit production of, demand for and traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, which pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of human beings and adversely affect the economic, cultural and political foundations of society. Fifty years of the 1961 single convention on narcotic. At the core of the resultant 1931 convention for limiting the manufacture and regulating the distribution of narcotic drugs was a proscriptive manufacturing limitation system. The single convention codified all existing multilateral. Single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961 senate consideration of treaty document 907. Press conference on bolivias proposed amendment to 1961. The 1931 conventions scope was broadened considerably by the 1948 protocol 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.
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. There was no intention of acceding to the convention as amended by the protocol of 25 march 1972. Although the preamble of the single convention states that the treaty is intended to. Single convention on narcotic drugs is a former featured article. The united nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances of. The convention was superseded by the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs. The year 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the single convention on narcotic drugs 1961. Bolivias process of withdrawing from the united nations 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs and readhering with a new reservation allowing for the traditional uses of the coca leaf was completed on february 10, 20. The third draft, for the third draft of the single convention, which served as the working document of the plenipotentiary conference, documents ecn. It provides additional legal mechanisms for enforcing the 1961 single convention on narcotic drugs and the 1971 convention on psychotropic substances. First, it seeks to limit the possession, use, trade in, distribution, import, export, manufacture and production of drugs exclusively to medical and. Cameroun, canada, cuba, dahomey, iraq, ivory coast, republic of korea, kuwait, morocco, syria, and thailand. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations.
Protocol on the single convention on narcotic drugs geneva, 25 march 1972 convention on psychotropic substances vienna, 21 february 1971 convention for the suppression of the illicit traffic in dangerous drugs geneva, 26 june 1936, international opium convention hague 23 january 1912. United nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic. The american national commission on marijuana and drug abuse found that the provisions of the 1961 single convention. Article 2, paragraphs 4, 6 and 7, of the single convention shall be amended to read as follows. Article 31 special provisions relating to international trade 1. Commentary on the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. Protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs.
Governments should ensure adequate availability of narcotic drugs, including opiates, for medical and scientific purposes. 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. Medical and legal control over such drugs was minor, and knowledge of addiction and abuse was limited at best. Chapter 19 the international legal environment protocol amending the single convention on narcotic drugs, 1961. Adoption of a single convention on narcotic drugs, documents econf. 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. The single convention on narcotic drugs represents a significant break with.
Following the establishment of the single convention on narcotic drugs, a commentary was prepared providing detailed explanation of. This convention aims to combat drug abuse by coordinated international action. The adoption of this convention is regarded as a milestone in the history of international drug control. The following state was represented by an observer at the conference. United nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances 1988. The convention was adopted and opened for signature by the united nations.
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