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The United Kingdom downgrades cannabis to Class C
Cannabis moved from Class B to Class C. The maximum for possession fell from five to two years, and police were told that adults caught with a small amount should normally get a warning, not be arrested.
Source: Wikipedia — Cannabis in the United Kingdom
Index score
1319+6 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 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. United Kingdom's scores have changed again since.