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Are Magic Mushshrooms legal in Bali?

The sale of Magic Mushrooms is not illegal in Bali. Nothing new, it’s perfectly legal to sell them and it’s been going on for many many years now.

Why is mushroom banned?

Magic mushrooms were banned in America in 1970, and are listed as Schedule 1 drugs by the UN, an assessment meaning that the potential for abuse outweighs their medicinal potential.

Is alcohol legal in Bali?

Currently, there are no alcohol bans being enforced in Indonesia, with the exception of Aceh. Also in 2015, the Indonesian government banned the sale of alcohol from minimarkets and small shops, with the exception of Bali province, though sale was allowed in supermarkets, restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels.

Does Bali have the death penalty?

Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Indonesia. Although the death penalty is enforced only sometimes in grave cases of premeditated murder, it is regularly applied to some drug traffickers.

What age can you drink alcohol in Bali?

Yes, the legal age for consuming alcohol in Bali is 21 years. Travel Insurance will not cover anyone injured whilst under the influence of alcohol, that includes people over 21 years of age.

Can Muslims drink alcohol?

Although alcohol is considered haram (prohibited or sinful) by the majority of Muslims, a significant minority drinks, and those who do often outdrink their Western counterparts. Among drinkers, Chad and a number of other Muslim -majority countries top the global ranking for alcohol consumption.

How long is life sentence in Bali?

Under Indonesia’s system, life means life and those on life sentences do not qualify for twice-yearly sentence cuts, like those handed out for Christmas Day. However, prisoners serving life can apply to the government to have a life sentence reduced to 20 years or less, making release a possibility.

Are drugs legal in Bali?

Indonesia has one of the strictest anti- drug laws in the world. A person caught with drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine or methamphetamine for personal use can be sentenced to up to four years in prison or forced rehabilitation.

How did Bali 9 get executed?

When she was arrested at Bali’s airport, she had 2.6kg of heroin strapped to her back and legs. She was sentenced to 20 years in jail, however her sentence was reduced last year. The Bali Nine ringleaders, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, were executed by firing squad in 2015.

What has happened to the Bali Nine?

Renae Lawrence, 41, was freed on Wednesday after spending almost 13 years in prison. She may be the only Bali Nine member ever to be released. The two ringleaders were executed in 2015, sparking a row with Australia.