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France makes private use a crime
Until 1970 French law punished only use in company. The new drug law made any use an offence carrying up to a year in prison, with treatment offered as the alternative. It is still the basis of French law.
Source: Wikipedia — Cannabis in France
Index score
1711−6 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 1 | −1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 2 | −1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 2 | 1 | −1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. France's scores have changed again since.