· Italy
Italy makes personal use punishable
A new drug law ended the earlier rule that a modest quantity for personal use was not punishable. Holding more than a fixed "average daily dose" became a crime, and smaller amounts brought administrative sanctions.
Index score
2111−10 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 3 | 1 | −2 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 4 | 2 | −2 |
| 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. Italy's scores have changed again since.