👍 Easing · · Jamaica
Jamaica drops mandatory prison for ganja
After three decades, an amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act removed the compulsory prison sentence for possession and let courts impose a fine or probation.
Source: Wikipedia — Cannabis in Jamaica
Index score
911+2 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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. Jamaica's scores have changed again since.