· Argentina
Argentina's Supreme Court first protects personal use
In the Bazterrica case, soon after the return of democracy, the court ruled that punishing possession for personal use violated the constitutional right to privacy.
Index score
1122+11 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Argentina's scores have changed again since.