"If you take the political decision to legalize drugs should go to a referendum": Attorney General's Office, Alejandro Ordóñez Maldonado

The Attorney General's Office expressed its position on the legalization of drugs in the country. He reiterated that the Attorney General's Office as a representative of society does not agree with the legalization of drugs, nor with its decriminalization, believing that a debate is untimely because the judgment 221 of 1994 of the Constitutional Court decriminalized the consumption staff.

In his remarks said: "The idea is to induce our countries and our institutions to the legalization of drugs, which would have dramatic social effects, that's what we should value and discuss: what are the social, which is the impact on our social cohesion, addiction and criminal aspects should this decision. "

The Chief Public Prosecutor warns that in his capacity as representative of society must intervene on behalf of society, family and youth. At present it must assess the impact of the legalization of drugs in public policy.

He stressed that the Attorney and Colombian society must expose all the evidence to enable such a decision. "If you take the political decision to legalize drugs should go to a referendum to make it public, Colombian society and families who suffer so much drama Colombian drug those who think and design institutions in that area," said .

These remarks were delivered by Dr. Alejandro Ordóñez Maldonado, Attorney General's Office, under the table corruption that was fulfilled in the city of Santa Marta to socialize before the territorial leaders of the measurement results of the Open Government Index ( IGA) 2010-2011 of the departments of La Guajira and Magdalena.

General conclusions

- In all municipalities in the departments failure was evident. The highest score of La Guajira was 64.71 (Riohacha) and the lowest 27.81 (distraction), the two Category 6. Showing a compliance gap in the department of 36.9 points. While in Magdalena, the highest score was 57.52 (District of Santa Marta) and the lowest was 25.75 (The Catch). From which there is evidence of compliance gap in the department of 31.77.

- Municipalities with greater compliance within the department of Guajira were Riohacha, Manaure, San Juan del Cesar, and Dibulla Hatonuevo. While in Magdalena were the District of Santa Marta, New Granada, Foundation, The Rack and Santa Barbara Pinto (the last 5 with an average performance).

Internal control

- In La Guajira, 67% of municipalities did not comply with the implementation of MECI (<90 points). Similarly, 40% of all municipalities in the department was rated 0 in this component. On the other hand, in Magdalena, 77% of municipalities did not comply with the implementation of MECI (<90 points). Similarly, 57% (17 of 30 municipalities) of all municipalities in the department was rated 0 in this component.
Exposure information:

- Regarding the visibility of the contract:

Within the department of La Guajira municipalities found that on average 11.7 Contracts published in the PUC. However, the comptroller reported on average 9.7 territorial contracts subject to publication in this system. Likewise, it follows that 27% of municipalities did not publish any contract in the system and 67% of municipalities did not report to the territorial comptrollers.

In Magdalena was found that municipalities reported to average 59.4 territorial comptroller contracts subject to publication in the PUC. However, in this system were published only 5.9 on average. Likewise, it follows that 40% of municipalities did not publish any contract in the system.

- As for the report to strategic information systems:

In La Guajira, 100% of the municipalities showed an average performance and low. Also the total number of municipalities in the department, 67% showed low performance. In this regard, improvements in the load on the four information systems, especially in the SUI and the FUT (lower average scores).

In Magdalena, 97% of the municipalities showed an average performance and low. Also the total number of municipalities in the department, 33% showed low performance. In this regard, improvements in the load on the four information systems, especially in the SUI and the FUT (lower average scores).

- On the Government Online Strategy (phase information):

- 80% of the municipalities in La Guajira has levels of medium or low compliance. Thus, the 67% with an average performance and a low 20%. Although the compliance deadline expired in 2008.

- In Magdalena, 97% of the municipalities has levels of medium or low compliance. Thus, 63% have an average performance and a low 33%. Although the compliance deadline expired in 2008.

- Dialogue of information:

- Public hearings:

In La Guajira, 73% said they had identified the key players that must be called to accountability. However, no mayor said he had summoned the citizen oversight.
While in Magdalena, 80% said they had identified the key players that must be called to accountability. However, no mayor said he had summoned the citizen oversight

- Citizen through ICT (GEL phase of interaction and transaction):

- 80% of the municipalities in La Guajira has levels of medium or low compliance. On the other hand in Magdalena, 70% of the municipalities has levels of medium or low compliance.

PGN | Fecha Publicación: miércoles, 11 abril 2012 08:10 AM