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More Britons Support Decriminalizing Cannabis Than Oppose It

Written by Frank Schuler on August 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

While many parts of the world are now trending towards adult-use legalization and/or comprehensive medical cannabis reform, if they haven’t already implemented such reforms, Britain continues to lag behind. Technically, Britain does allow limited use of cannabis for medical purposes, with a...

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Will Boris Johnson’s Departure As Prime Minister Speed British Cannabis Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The controversial politician was forced to announce his resignation last week. How will this affect the pace of British cannabis reform? Through the lens of history, the passage of Boris Johnson through the country’s top political job may become forever associated, for good or for bad, with...

Could Boris Johnson’s No Confidence Vote Speed Up British Cannabis Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The British Prime Minister faces an internal revolt over ‘Partygate’ – but if he loses, will this move cannabis reform faster in the UK? The UK is a bit of a hot mess right now. While the Queen seems to float above the fray and Britons seem to be happily celebrating her 70 years...

British Cannabis Chronic Pain Study Hits Setbacks

Written by Marguerite Arnold on April 27, 2022. Posted in Science.

Plans for the second British medical cannabis study hit the skids after concerns it would “soften” criminal laws against cannabis use The British have seen many roadblocks on the way to cannabis reform. This is not just when it comes to recreational cannabis. Despite the legalization...

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Will The British Parliament Finally Pass Meaningful Cannabis Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 9, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Sixty Members of Parliament call for reform of 50-Year-old UK Drugs’ Law There is clearly a clarion call to change British cannabis policy right now – and it is emanating from increasingly senior politicians. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has recently advocated for at least the decriminalization...

Should Free Cannabis Be Distributed In British Prisons?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 10, 2021. Posted in Politics.

All sorts of people are lining up to support an idea proposed by a Welsh police commissioner to give free cannabis to the incarcerated. Arfon Jones, the police and crime commissioner for North Wales, has a radical idea. He believes that free cannabis should be distributed to British prisoners –...

Billy Caldwell Receives First NHS-Funded Cannabis, Opens Door For Other British Patients

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 27, 2020. Posted in Medical.

The long two-year battle is over for Billy Caldwell, one of the UK’s most famous cannabis patients. The National Health Service (NHS) has agreed to provide him with government-funded cannabis for the rest of his life. Now 15, Caldwell became an international media sensation after his mother,...

British Government Health Service Plans To Manufacture Cannabis Oil

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 29, 2020. Posted in Medical.

Ah, the irony. After decades of resisting cannabis reform, the British government-funded National Health Service (NHS) has established plans to manufacture CBD oil itself. Why? To prepare for a clinical trial to study the efficacy of medical CBD on children with severe epilepsy. The ironies are indeed...

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