· South Africa
South Africa imposes mandatory prison for dagga
The Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances Act set a minimum of two years in prison for a first possession offence and five for dealing. The government called it the toughest drug law in the Western world.
Index score
117−4 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 | 2 | 0 | −2 |
| 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. South Africa's scores have changed again since.