· Egypt
Egypt passes its narcotics law
Law 182 of 1960, still the basis of Egyptian drug law, set long prison terms for possessing hashish and allowed the death penalty for trafficking. Egypt had pushed for international control of cannabis since the 1920s.
Index score
113−8 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 1 | −1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Egypt's current scores.