👍 Easing · · Brazil
Brazil's Supreme Court decriminalises personal possession
After a case that ran for nine years, the court ruled that possessing cannabis for personal use is not a crime. Up to 40 g or six female plants is presumed to be personal use and is handled with a warning or an educational course. It is still prohibited, and the cannabis is seized.
Source: Conectas — Brazilian Supreme Court decriminalizes possession of marijuana for personal use
Index score
1523+8 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Brazil's current scores.