· United Kingdom
Britain bans cannabis
The Dangerous Drugs Act 1925, passed to ratify the Geneva convention, took effect. Possessing cannabis without a prescription became an offence. Growing the plant was not covered until 1964.
Index score
9820−78 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 3 | −7 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 4 | −6 |
| 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. United Kingdom's scores have changed again since.