· United Kingdom
Britain gives police the power to stop and search for drugs
The Dangerous Drugs Act 1967 let police stop and search anyone they reasonably suspected of carrying drugs. Cannabis convictions rose quickly, and the power remains central to how the law is enforced.
Index score
1511−4 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 | 4 | 2 | −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. United Kingdom's scores have changed again since.