👍 Easing · · Iraq
Iraq replaces its 1960s drug law
Law No. 50 of 2017 replaced an old law that had not kept up with international practice. It grants amnesty to drug users who come forward for treatment and reduces penalties for offenders who help the authorities catch dealers.
Checked. The date and the event were compared with a source that was read. The score before the change is an editorial estimate.
Source:
Index score
02+2 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Iraq's current scores.