· Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis decriminalises after a court ruling
In May the High Court ruled that adults may possess and use cannabis in private. Parliament followed in July, turning small amounts and up to five plants into a ticket with a small fixed fine instead of a crime. The possession limit was raised from 15 g to 56 g in 2020.
Source: SKNIS — Historic amendments to the Drugs Act passed in the National Assembly (2019)
Index score
1129+18 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Saint Kitts and Nevis's scores have changed again since.