Is cannabis legalisation coming to the UK?

The Home Secretary has ordered a review into the medicinal use of cannabis – saying his decision was prompted by the cases of two young children with severe epilepsy, who were denied access to the drugs they need.

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Sajid Javid said the review would first look into which cannabis based medicines might offer real benefits to patients – and then investigate any necessary change in the rules.

Families who’ve been campaigning for change have welcomed his announcement but say a decision is needed quickly

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  1. R3TV on April 12, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    Shows how stupid the UK gov is. Just legalise it and the money from Tax alone will keep the country going through this Brexit pish.



  2. Gordon david McClure on April 12, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    DOWN WITH THE CROWN.



  3. Andrew Jones on April 12, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    Still waiting….



  4. Dave Walker on April 12, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    Should never have been illegal.



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  6. Michael Skelton on April 12, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Epilepsy drugs are psychotic anyway. I can imagine they’re more likely to cause psychotic episodes. Especially if the treatment that works for your epilepsy is CBD based and not THC based.



  7. Nnnn on April 12, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    Just legalise the whole thing just because a couple people get psychosis, who normally have already existing mental illness or issues, means no one can use it. People drink themselves to death daily and smoke tobacco relentlessly. These poor kids need it as a medicine and all they do is elongate these “trials” to suppress the idea of legalisation. Legalisation would reduce crime as cannabis is a main contributor to gangs and criminals so why don’t we take the profit from the criminals and pump it into our economy? It can also be used to create things such as clothing, structures, candles etc. Most importantly it can be used to treat horrible health issues such as epilepsy, cancer, anxiety and many more. It’s time we reform our archaic laws from as far back as 1928, which is pre World War 2 and this country has changed massively from then. Do the right thing and legalise the herb!



  8. Anon on April 12, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    Where is it then?

    Its harder to get medical cannabis now in the UK than it was before the law change in 2018.

    Any minister that makes money from the prohibition of drugs should be charged with crimes against the people.



  9. Mark Ferguson on April 12, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    weed is so good for so many people that need it in our Country the sick and the illness that are making people suffer and people should be able to smoke and have a good time like people drink alcohol



  10. londonparis [parislondon] on April 12, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    2018: Is cannabis legalisation coming to the UK?
    2021: We had an election, got a new PM, covid19 happened, Brexit is done. And cannabis is still nowhere near to being legalised.



  11. Bob Ross on April 12, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    You can buy/smoke CBD bud in the UK as long as it’s under 0.3 THC but you need permission by the MHRA 🤷🤔



  12. Adam Izghouti on April 12, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    I’d happily join a violent riot for this cause



  13. Bud & Tender on April 12, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    Four years ago the UK produced 95 tonnes of legal cannabis, I wonder how much they are producing today?🧐



  14. Alistair Dollente on April 12, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    Trust me…. Legaling cannabis in Britain won’t only be saving peoples lives with just epilepsy



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  17. freedom fighter on April 12, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    Millions smoke it in the UK, multi millions of pounds going to street dealers tax free . Wake up UK and legalise it , because you won’t stop the use of it.



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  21. DELI KURT on April 12, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    we need this in the uk recreational to.



  22. MKS on April 12, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    Legalize all drugs apart from antibiotics to be bought in a supermarket after all adult need to be allowed to make their decisions.



  23. Julian Midgley on April 12, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    I would love to hear the police explanation as to why it’s legal in pretty much every country and how if it’s so bad then why are some of the most successful people in life stoners.

    But on a positive note atleast we are starting somewhere with legalising the use of CBD.



  24. Heretosay , on April 12, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    This drug is the gateway to raiding the cupboards and fridges



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  26. Criddy on April 12, 2021 at 6:10 pm

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  27. harry whittleworth on April 12, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    The government should not have any place in deciding what I put in my body



  28. A.B on April 12, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    This just proves, cannabis could potentially save lives. It is proven to be less damaging than alcohol too.



  29. Alpha Cymru on April 12, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    2 years later and all we got is cbd and cancard



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  32. JCD D on April 12, 2021 at 6:19 pm

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  34. S on April 12, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    Some democracy, it’s clear the majority of Uk citizens want legalisation.



  35. Gordon david McClure on April 12, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    Won’t make any difference to me as i made it legal and I can get it any time I want.
    UK your nothing but an alcoholic, child abusing nation down with the crown.



  36. sleepy chick on April 12, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    I really wish it was I use as a painkiller and I have chronic pain I don’t use it to get stoned I don’t smoke enough to make me feel funny it means I can walk do housework etc etc without this I really really really struggle it makes it so I can function I also have chronic fatigue syndrome and as much as many people would think getting stones makes you want.to do nothing I’m incredibly productive it makes me clean house get stuff done it also makes me feel less worried and stressed and anxiety is lessoned I think it should be used for people with chronic pain I would really love the pain killer without the getting high as I don’t like the high but for a tiny user marginal less a ten bag would last me about 2 weeks it makes my life better pain management is better my house is clean I feel better in myself and it really would be good if they looked into it more



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  38. Jason Lowther on April 12, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    Sooo available for one person with seizures, but everyone else in the country has to suffer. Available to anyone who kicks up a fuss about it, but not to everyone else. Doctors all over the country won’t prescribe it due to fear of losing their licenses. Doctors are being threatened with this by the home office, it’s not about saving lives for the politicians. It’s about power and keeping the dependence on big pharma



  39. bob best on April 12, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    I hope so



  40. Dustin Michel on April 12, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    It help me dearly with pain, insomnia due to PTSD, and depression dearly.



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  42. Skyler on April 12, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    I think weed should be good if UK legalise because for people that is ill if the drug can help them to have a normal life



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    Everyone uses already the only difference is no one admits it UK is always behind others



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  46. Janes-e on April 12, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    I had meningitis when I was 14 now in coma for 13 months now 44 and am unable to work from pain seizures multiple involuntary movements with,fatigue/restless leg syndrome,anxiety,fibromyalgia,depression,nerve damage, acdf surgery,finger curvature,extreme lower back pain and the list of medicines I’m on which are legal is very long,yet cannabis thc oil works better than any legal opoid drugs in uk and yet now been visited by border patrol for 42ml of thc oil and now at ends wit. At the moment I have had enough of life while dealing with pain and now don’t know where to turn..😒😔😣 amazes me how alcohol is legal yet a plant that can change my life is illegal.. mp please help my life 🙏



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  48. Fred Clement on April 12, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    It saves life’s and doesn’t kill people and is classed the same as heroin. Proper smart



  49. David Cat on April 12, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    no



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