· Malta
Malta stops prosecuting small possession
The Drug Dependence Act turned possession of up to 3.5 g into a fine of €50 to €100 decided by a commissioner, not a criminal court. Growing a single plant no longer carried a mandatory prison term.
Index score
921+12 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Malta's scores have changed again since.