· Belgium
Belgium writes the low priority into law
A new law, followed by a royal decree, made possession by adults for personal use the lowest category of offence, punished only by a police fine, and extended the tolerance to a plant grown at home.
Index score
1724+7 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 2 | 2 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Belgium's current scores.