⛔ Ban · · Indonesia
The Dutch East Indies ban cannabis
A colonial narcotics ordinance prohibited growing cannabis and tightly restricted its possession, use and distribution across the archipelago. Medical and scientific activity required prior authorisation; other offences brought fines or up to six months in prison.
Source: Transnational Institute — Cannabis in Indonesia, patterns in consumption, production and policies
Index score
9812−86 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 2 | −8 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 1 | −7 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Indonesia's scores have changed again since.