· United Kingdom
Britain's Misuse of Drugs Act takes effect
The Act sorted drugs into three classes and put cannabis in Class B. The maximum for possession was halved from ten years to five, the one recommendation of the Wootton Report that became law.
Index score
1113+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 | 2 | 3 | +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. United Kingdom's scores have changed again since.