How do laws vary cross-culturally?

Question 1

Cultural differences for portugal.

Answer 1

Portugal have decriminalised possession of drugs for personal use - reclassified as a misdemeanour.
They argue that this reduces the amount of violent crime associated with drugs trade, saves money on imprisoning offenders and reduces the spread of HIV infections caused by needle sharing.

Question 2

Where is polygamy legal and illegal? Why?

Answer 2

Legal - India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, etc.
Illegal - Turkey and Tunisia
Why - religion - the Qur’an, and the mormon church. Practised in African countries.

Question 3

Where is adultery legal and illegal? Why?

Answer 3

Legal - India
Illegal - Taiwan, Phillipines
Why - Religion - not committing adultery is one of the 10 commandments.

Question 4

Where is homosexuality legal and illegal? Why?

Answer 4

Legal - UK
Illegal - Male in 77 countries, Female in 45 countries
Why - Many religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc) have traditionally condemned homosexuality.