Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy evaluated Canada's C-45 Law, which liberalizes the use of cannabis for recreational purposes. "Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy said, "The C-45 Act is contrary to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which Canada is a signatory to and which allows the production, manufacture, import, export, distribution and trade of drugs for scientific and medical purposes only." Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy expressed that she is concerned about the damage this political choice will cause on the health of future generations, especially the youth of Canada.
Üsküdar University Vice Rector and UN International Drug Control Board (INCB) Member and Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy made important evaluations about Canada's C-45 Law, which legalized the use of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018.
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"The C-45 Law is contrary to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs"
"Canada legalized the use of cannabis (marijuana) for recreational purposes with the C-45 law passed on October 17, 2018. This practice contradicts the conventions that member states of the United Nations are obliged to abide by." Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy said, "The C-45 Law is contrary to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which Canada has also signed, which allows the production, manufacture, import, export, distribution and trade of drugs only for scientific and medical purposes."
Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy: "Canada's decision is worrying for future generations"
Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy, who is a member of the UN International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), which oversees the implementation of the conventions, stated that the Government of Canada did not fulfill its legal and political obligations with this behavior, that it hindered the fight against drugs at the international level and that she is concerned about the damage this political choice will cause on the health of future generations, especially the youth of Canada.
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INCB Board to continue talks with Canada
Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy, who served as a Member and Chairperson of the UN International Drug Control Board between 2005 and 2010, said: "The UN International Drug Control Board will continue its consultations with the Government of Canada on this serious issue and will examine the issue at its 123rd session to be held in Vienna between 30 October - 16 November 2018." and gave the following information about the board:
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"The INCB is an independent UN body, established by the 1961 TEK Convention. It is responsible for overseeing the three international conventions signed by UN countries and supporting their compliance with them. Its 13 members are elected by the Economic and Social Council for five-year terms."
