· Jamaica
Jamaica passes the Ganja Law
Ganja had come to Jamaica with Indian indentured workers in the 1840s. Pressed by the churches, the colonial legislature banned growing and importing it, and later possession and smoking.
Index score
9813−85 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 | 3 | −7 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 0 | −8 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Jamaica's scores have changed again since.