· Malta
Malta passes the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance
The colonial ordinance banned possessing and growing cannabis. Growing later carried a mandatory prison sentence, even for a single plant.
Index score
989−89 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 2 | −8 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 0 | −8 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Malta's scores have changed again since.