· Brazil
Brazil's military government punishes users like traffickers
A decree-law issued days after the regime suspended civil liberties gave possession for personal use the same sentence as dealing. Users kept facing prison until 2006.
Index score
117−4 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 0 | −2 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Brazil's scores have changed again since.