· Portugal
Portugal softens the penalty for use
Decree-Law 15/93 kept drug use a crime but cut the penalty to at most three months in prison or a fine, and encouraged courts to order treatment instead.
Index score
911+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 | 1 | 2 | +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. Portugal's scores have changed again since.