Capital drug laws in Asia

"Provides an overview on the use of punitive drug policies in Asia and offers a comparative perspective on the implications of the "war on drugs" in the region characterised by disproportionate penalties, denial of legal rights, exploding prison populations, and unquestioning faith in...

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Contributors: Chan, Wing Cheong (Editor) ; Satō, Mai (Editor) ; Hor, Michael (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2025
In:Year: 2025
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Keywords:
Narcotic laws > Asia
Drugs of abuse > Law and legislation > Asia
Drug control > Asia
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Summary:"Provides an overview on the use of punitive drug policies in Asia and offers a comparative perspective on the implications of the "war on drugs" in the region characterised by disproportionate penalties, denial of legal rights, exploding prison populations, and unquestioning faith in the deterrent effects of the death penalty"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xxv, 274 Seiten
ISBN:978-1-009-51351-7