Between decriminalization policy and police practice: Implementation of warnings for marginalized people dependent on drugs in Denmark
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.
Authors
- Michael Mulbjerg Pedersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8802-1081)
- Esben Houborg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3212-6412)
- Tobias Kammersgaard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4551-5131)
- Julie Elisabeth Brummer
Institutions
- Aarhus University (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Drug Policy
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105122
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35