👍 Easing · · Gambia
The Gambia lowers penalties for first-time cannabis offenders
An amendment to the Drug Control Act, applying to cannabis possession only, set a fine or six months to a year in prison for a first offence involving up to 150 g, rising to two to three years above 500 g.
Checked. The date and the event were compared with a source that was read. The score before the change is an editorial estimate.
Sources:
- Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia — Drug laws
- The Point — Penalty reduced for first-time cannabis offenders (27 Aug 2014)
Index score
79+2 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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. The scores after the change are Gambia's current scores.