· Belgium
Belgium gives cannabis possession the lowest priority
A ministerial directive told prosecutors to treat adults holding cannabis for personal use as the lowest priority. A 2003 law and later directives fixed this at 3 g or one plant, usually ending in nothing more than a police record.
Index score
1117+6 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Belgium's scores have changed again since.