A third of police officers unaware of cannabis prescription laws

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47 Comments

  1. Philip Marc on October 6, 2023 at 9:12 am

    They don’t even know their own job, let alone drugs.



  2. FREEDOM FIGHTER on October 6, 2023 at 9:14 am

    Ive got server ADHD AND ATUISM AND ODD



  3. Paul Wood on October 6, 2023 at 9:16 am

    The most incompetent force off all 3 emergency services.



  4. Cailan Cook on October 6, 2023 at 9:16 am

    If someone showed Hunt the amount of tax revenue legalization of Cannabis would generate in this country, it’d suddenly be going through the courts overnight. Great to see Martin hosting a morning show! Look forward to seeing more of him!



  5. Joe Jay on October 6, 2023 at 9:17 am

    So the only cannabis that is "safe" is the same industry that gave us the "safe" cure for the recent flu ?



  6. Geordiesrule on October 6, 2023 at 9:17 am

    I’m away to the doctor tomorrow morning😏



  7. Lee Taylor on October 6, 2023 at 9:18 am

    Prohibiting drugs is a waste of time and money



  8. Les Black on October 6, 2023 at 9:18 am

    Yuk, stinking πŸ’©



  9. Shamanijuana on October 6, 2023 at 9:18 am

    11 months on and the are raiding and robbing patients. Things are worst today than 11 months ago.



  10. Jim Martin on October 6, 2023 at 9:20 am

    I have degenerative disc disease and use cannabis to help me but it isn’t prescribed. I’ve been on all sorts of medication that hasn’t helped and in fact made me worse with some quiet extensive stomach issues caused by taking to much medication. Cannabis has changed my life for me.



  11. diesel92kj1 on October 6, 2023 at 9:21 am

    Waste of time. It is time to move on.



  12. Rsvbiker on October 6, 2023 at 9:23 am

    ADHD wtf Ive got plates in my legs arthritis throughout my body and still have murder with the squad wtf they better fk off and I mean it



  13. Katie Adams on October 6, 2023 at 9:24 am

    What’s surprising about that they don’t know any of the laws there to busy dancing at gay pride events



  14. Ronnie Texan on October 6, 2023 at 9:24 am

    "pig ignorant" seems to fit the description of the modern "law enforcement officer", LOL! Yes, pun intended!



  15. Steph Foxwell on October 6, 2023 at 9:26 am

    Go to Attacker Smoked Cannabis blog to see the effect it has on crime and mental health.
    Shocking.



  16. Paul Osborne on October 6, 2023 at 9:29 am

    Police seem to be unaware of the law in general



  17. luke on October 6, 2023 at 9:29 am

    Police can’t even put there shoes on the right feet



  18. Ramuk on October 6, 2023 at 9:32 am

    ignorance of the law is no excuse



  19. David Bond on October 6, 2023 at 9:33 am

    Or any laws or their responsibilities.



  20. uncle dunk on October 6, 2023 at 9:33 am

    The rest don’t know any laws they are ticket giving tools



  21. Truth Behold on October 6, 2023 at 9:35 am

    The more time it is not legal/decriminalised the more Albanian gangs you will have. The "War on Drugs" creates more violent criminal gangs. As soon as you take one dealer out another pops up wasting Police time, encouraging youth crime, filling up prisons, people drink more booze, get into more fights. It is natural for people to get high, from the Amazon rainforest to Victorian chemists. It’s not all plain sailing but remember that Alcohol is a Drug too and you will never stop humans from consuming mind altering substances.



  22. Jamie Beecham on October 6, 2023 at 9:35 am

    The police are more criminal than the people they arrest these days



  23. crockymfc1 on October 6, 2023 at 9:36 am

    Police these days are useless



  24. allan allen on October 6, 2023 at 9:36 am

    the medical clinics providing medical cannabis should be sending out letters to every force in the uk perhaps with the legislation included.



  25. Ivan Amassivedump on October 6, 2023 at 9:39 am

    Most police officers are unaware of the laws in general. Bunch of cnuts.



  26. NPChe on October 6, 2023 at 9:42 am

    CANNABIS IS NOT A CRIME.



  27. Dj Doolittle on October 6, 2023 at 9:44 am

    Keep it green πŸ’šβœŒοΈ



  28. L S on October 6, 2023 at 9:45 am

    Nice to know that there are some that can benefit from this stuff on prescription. Most Drs or specialists will not even consider it still regardless of the law change in 2018. I am riddled with arthritis and whenever I have had some cannabis it has helped immensly. I dont know where to buy it from though and wouldnt even want to try to find some myself.



  29. It's Looking Bad on October 6, 2023 at 9:46 am

    Some nice Albanian gruff coming onto the market,, new factory just up the road from me putting some pretty decent gear out at a very good price too,, cheaper than normal πŸ‘πŸ»,,
    Ya got to luv the RNLI top guys πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘



  30. Nick Butler on October 6, 2023 at 9:47 am

    GBNews needs to do a more in depth look at this and give relevant information as to where and how to seek advice. Most Police know more about Line Dancing than they do the Law.



  31. Gary Webster on October 6, 2023 at 9:47 am

    Just say unaware of laws generally and you’e on point.



  32. Jay Skilton on October 6, 2023 at 9:49 am

    The worse part is we apparently live in a democracy. Way more then 50% want it made legal. 80% or so would not mind it being made legal. It would create income for are shitty country. And yet the government choose not to. Corruption at its finest



  33. Pi99ie on October 6, 2023 at 9:51 am

    Cannabis should be legalised but this will undoubtedly be the next issue the Tories are 20 years late to the party



  34. Cosmic Wanderer on October 6, 2023 at 9:53 am

    Its 2023 and we are still arresting people for a plant that does no harm when not abused – like everything on this planet.
    Yet tobacco which actively kills people is fine and dandy, oh and vaping petrochemicals from china! πŸ€£πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

    People say ohh its a gateway drug to other drugs.

    Isnt Alcohol the biggest gateway drug to cocaine? 1million percent it is because i bet every single person in these comments knows somebody who drinks and sniffs coke.

    Weed goes with nothing.
    The only thing that needs to be done is monitor these crazy high levels of THC and low levels of CBD. It needs to be balanced to eradicate the anxiety some people feel when using weed.



  35. uncle dunk on October 6, 2023 at 9:54 am

    Pharma wanting the weed sales, scum



  36. Brenda Sg1 on October 6, 2023 at 9:55 am

    They don’t know the law on free speech either. One braincell more than a footballer.



  37. pavlos fteropetra on October 6, 2023 at 9:56 am

    Pharmaceutical standard… sure…. gov approved schwag and ignorant flat footing



  38. NorsemanPatriot on October 6, 2023 at 9:57 am

    should be legalized and decriminalized



  39. The Occupier on October 6, 2023 at 10:02 am

    How about changing the blue lights for pink ones to make the criminals feel more comfortable 🌈



  40. πŸ’€JayπŸ’€ on October 6, 2023 at 10:02 am

    Just legalize it. The country won’t be in such a sh*t hole.



  41. Xxstanc3don3xx twitch on October 6, 2023 at 10:02 am

    This is more like it the news showing people that’s its good and it does help people. Legislation hopefully soon for the uk



  42. Tom Toms on October 6, 2023 at 10:03 am

    Legalise cannabis, take it out of law-enforcement they can spend time then I’m real crimes



  43. David Baillie on October 6, 2023 at 10:04 am

    It’s not just this law the police are unaware of



  44. Freedom10x on October 6, 2023 at 10:05 am

    Legalizing cannabis is just another step in the government’s plan to dumb down the masses, to keep people docile and submissive while systematically removing the more important rights and freedoms of the people. β€œLook over here, while we do this over here” β€œStupid peasant’s smoke your dope” If you think they are legalizing it for medical benefits of those few that actually need it you need to wake up.



  45. Treker 1969 on October 6, 2023 at 10:07 am

    ADHD is caused by a poor diet why are we giving people Drugs



  46. Steve00 Alt on October 6, 2023 at 10:11 am

    Ignorance of cannabis laws are no excuse just like the officers say to the public. So the police are playing ignorant. But the medical cannabis is really low quality dry and has mold sometimes and charging expensive prices just not acceptable.



  47. JAYBTHEDUCKMANπŸ¦† on October 6, 2023 at 10:12 am

    The police are just generally perfumed and bamboozled by the fact that we can now legally be prescribed marijuana to treat various illnesses. Just like you would a traditional Doctor Who are dish out pills πŸ’Š.