Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, par. 99 (2016)

Text of the recommendation

99. States should adopt appropriate measures to protect children from illicit drug use and involvement in the illicit drug trade. However, this must be read in the context of the protections afforded by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other human rights obligations. Almost all States have obligations under the three United Nations drug control conventions, which must be read in conformity with concurrent human rights obligations. The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control contains specific provisions aimed at the protection of children and young people, and which complement the right to health.