Between decriminalization policy and police practice
Implementation of warnings for marginalized people dependent on drugs in Denmark
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14906326 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Esben Houborg (0000-0002-3212-6412, Aarhus University, corresponding author), Julie Elisabeth Brummer (0000-0002-4811-7430, Aarhus University), Tobias Kammersgaard (0000-0003-4551-5131, Aarhus University), Michael Mulbjerg Pedersen (0000-0001-8802-1081, Aarhus University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 148 |
| Pages | 105122 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105122 |
| PMID | 41448041 |
| OpenAlex | W7117242664 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
The study highlights persistent challenges in implementing the decriminalization policy, indicating the need for legislative clarity, consistent enforcement practices, and targeted education for law enforcement. Future research should monitor the impact of recent legislative amendments and explore strategies to address systemic barriers in drug policy reform
Decriminalization · Enforcement · Law enforcement · Legislation · Legislative history · Legislature · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |