· Portugal
Portugal makes drug use a crime
Decree-Law 420/70 was the first Portuguese law to punish using drugs, with up to two years in prison. The approach lasted until the 2001 decriminalisation.
Index score
179−8 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 1 | −1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 1 | −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. Portugal's scores have changed again since.