Section 59A: Drug Users Administrative Panel

59A. Drug Users Administrative Panel (1) There shall be, within the Ministry, a Panel to be known as the Drug Users Administrative Panel (DUAP). (2) In the discharge of its functions and exercise of its powers, the Panel – (a) may direct a drug user to undergo rehabilitation such as education, counselling, treatment, aftercare, social reintegration or any other therapy; (b) shall monitor the progress of a drug user during the period of rehabilitation; and (c) shall do such other things as may be necessary to assist a drug user to overcome his addiction to drugs. (3) The Panel shall consist of – (a) a retired Judge of the Supreme Court, or a barrister having not less than 15 years’ standing, as Chairperson; 546 Acts 2022 (b) a barrister having not less than 10 years’ standing, as Vice-chairperson; (c) 2 retired Government medical officers having knowledge and experience in the field of drug dependence; and (d) 2 social workers having knowledge and experience in the field of drug dependence. (4) The members of the Panel shall be appointed by the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Minister, on such terms and conditions as he may determine. (5) (a) The Panel shall sit in 2 divisions. (b) A division shall consist of the Chairperson, or the Vice-chairperson, and a retired Government medical officer and a social worker selected by the Chairperson. (c) The Panel may co-opt such other persons as it deems necessary.