Legal status of Cannabis, and its misunderstandings in the UK
Legal status of Cannabis, and its misunderstandings in the UK
Many people wrongly believe cannabis is legal because it is available by prescription. Many people also do not understand that is CAN be legal by prescription – here’s a brief overview! (Not legal advice!)
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This guy is only telling half the story which makes his points inaccurate.
You don’t need a prescription if you get a Cancard.
They won’t ever stop me consuming a God given plant of this planet!!!!!!!!✌
I just got Medical Cannabis from a private clinic for having Anxiety and a bit of joint pain. I shit you not it is that easy. On top of that I have a Medical Card so the Police cant do anything. Another 5 years from now and expect recreational use be legalized along with government sponsored regulation.
The weed on the streets is disgusting and can cause Psychosis due to the stupidly high THC % compared to the stupidly low CBD %. Get it from a Clinic and its like the good old days where CBD and THC are more firmly ratio’d to offset any anxiety and other mental health problems. I forgot what OG Weed was like until now. I am so happy.
I just beat the law over driving under the influence of perscription cannabis in a court of law & apparently the 1st in uk
The govenment always says it’s harmful but they never point to the evidence to prove it is meanwhile I can bring up plenty of studies of it’s benefits proving otherwise the only harmful thing about it is that when it’s smoked, smoking isn’t good for you but then again cigarettes are sold freely so it makes no sense
Let’s be honest the thing is the government doesn’t like that they have said it’s bad for so long and don’t want to look stupid If they go back on their word.
live and let live poindexters
The UK government is illegal.
Everyone who smokes it should just stop hiding it, especially those of us who have always worked and contributed to society and also don’t cause trouble. Besides from smoking a innocent plant, we are law following citizens who do actually respect police and appreciate the service they provide. It’s all about breaking the stigma 💪 be respectful, be polite, be yourself, don’t be ashamed.
Funny how in Thailand they would throw you in jail for it,but when it suits them and they want some more cash income they have made it legal 🤔
heres another for you, medical precident was set due to giving a prescription but the person can no longer afford the prescription and simply gets it form illegal sources.
would a court recognise the medical need as they were prescribed cannabis. would this be medical neccesity defence?
You wouldn’t know that it’s not legal in Brighton UK when I visited there it was everywhere
Just legalize it for crying outloud.
I grow my own. Fuck the police and government.
Making cannabis a crime and not as a vice is the most retarded thing ever. "How dare you peacefully grow and smoke a plant in your own home!"
the alcohol industry actively lobbies against cannabis.the law is a sham.i dont seek anybodys permision to get stoned.never have never will.
CBD is extracted from the hemp plant not cannabis,,,,,,,THC cancels CBD benefits……it is a remarkable remedy…..you must take it as a tincture under the tongue…..as a 50yrs smoker i hate this fact,,,,but real science cant be ignored……..ps DR JOHN CAMBELL ,,has been censored for telling the scandalous truth behind covid vaccines..support DR JOHN CAMBELL..support truth…
Its the usual ‘you cant do that, unless you pay us’ scenario. Big pharma are worried that people will buy from dealers if its legalized, so its illegal unless you get a medical certificate, therefore you have to line their pockets to be able. But its fine to get addicted to their codiene like i did after i had a car crash where i was hit by an 18 tonne truck and was using the max strength of codiene per day you can ‘safely’ take as well as diazepam and amytripyline to deal with my busted back, constant sciatica, insomnia, depression and anxiety.
I never understood how those in power have an issue with what we do in our own homes? Should be ban doing the dishes on a Wednesday? Nope, that would be dumb shit wouldn’t it? And why is weed banned for adults yet unlimited amounts of vino & vodka bought and consumed every evening? Can all MP’s immediately end the cringeworthy hypocrisy on cannabis laws, and treat all substances abuses as healthcare problems, not criminal ones. God it’s 2023 and adults are still treated as kids by the state. Cringe generation, worse than those long dead fogeys who enforced this prohibition in the first place that nobody consented to..
The *ONLY* reason to keep this plant illegal is to *keep the black market rich*
That should say everything you need to know about our beloved leaders.
It’s a medicine, get over this waffle. So much ado about something harmless. We are so stupid as a species
Don’t worry! I won’t judge! It’s just Cannabis mate, legal in Canada, 13 states of the US, and decriminalised through much of Europe… Time the UK followed and taxed the stuff!!
Cannabis – a plant that’s always been misunderstood. I hope we can have a broad knowledge and open mind about its capabilities, especially its medical ability to be an alternative drug.
Anyone can get it on prescription. Just contact a private clinic and they will send you a list of conditions that they prescribe for. The list is huge, most people will suffer from something on it. No vigorous testing at my clinic 🤣🤣🤣💭
I wondered if you meant was that ‘Golly’ image legal !
Haha! I really did,,, but then I am very stoned.
I’ve just been sacked for using medical cannabis so I’m going through the process of appeal at the moment.
I went to my employer and declared my prescription.
Apparently they don’t trust I would stick to my prescription and supplement it with street cannabis.
I appreciate your videos they’re very helpful
Just be careful driving. Had some on the Wednesday and got pulled and tested on the Friday and I failed and lost my license for a year. If I had taken class A drugs it would be out my system and I would have passed. So logically wrong
It is a class B drugs and you can be arrested for possession but in practical tems the police doesnt care if you are smoking a joing or have couple of grammes in your pocket for personal use. It all depends on how you behave with the police , if you are being cooperative it is very likely they will simply ignore it but if you are bing a dickhead then they might confiscate your stash and give you a written warning or even arrest you. With the current laws everything is possible but for a positive outcome you will have to act smartly, its as simple as that.
When the money runs out. So does the medical cannabis. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s a medicine and it should be legal for all. The laws in place constitute a crime against humanity.
A Blind bat Could sniff Out Cannabis. Its a Lame excuse & Police Farce they cant sniff Out the High Crime Murderers & Rapists! Police Now Having a Degree of Knowledge, knowing the difference in the Dangers between Alcohol to Cannabis & with that Degree & knowledge, They are still arresting the wrong People. NO NO no Its Not high energy or food poverty that is Torturing Peoples Minds; its that blasted Cannabis "that never Killed or harmed anyone except bring their truths out in the Open so to make People Better". The British Public has had enough of being fleeced by local Councillor’s on behalf of their Police employees & Hierarchy for what is Masonic embezzlement, Greedy, Fraudulent & very Wrong; Why? Because Britain is the Only Country in the Modern World for their government to legally grow Cannabis on a massive Ginormous scale, Yet if a member of the Public is caught having one small cannabis bud on their person or personal space, They are then Vilified a "Criminal for Life.
British Farcical Laws not fit for purpose, that absolutely is making no sense of the modern city scape, other than FAT CAT profits made from fining the poorest.
The "FAT CAT BUBBLE is About to get THE Point. London Got Torched with Civil unrest; People Will Burn Councillors Life’s n smoke em Dry too, its Called a Living Hell, Civil unrest is Armageddon & is happening all around the World because of inequalities & unfairness. You can indeed Gladly Rot Ya liver & Kidneys at any Watering Hole you wish or please Causing NHS Time & Money; Me No thankyou I don’t drink alcohol or smoke tobacco? I’m having a Pure Joint for my Brain Tumours, A Good Peaceful Day to you too Sir, Enjoy ya Drink.
I have aperscription Sir ! This Video is Needed ✔
So its legal??? lol
if you are a barrister you MUST know theres no foundation evidence that cannabis is illegal, its as you said a class b drug, its a licencing issue, but we all know how hands on the uk police are for a tiny bit of flower 👏🏻
Cannabis is lawful, however, they made it illegal
I’m a medical cannabis patient and almost got kicked out of a haven holiday camp for vapeing my prescription. None of the staff had ever heard of it there needs to be more awareness of this issue as alot of us patients are being unfairly judged due to national ignorance its like we have to hide in our little corner. I was told to go half a mile up the beach to use my medication. I’m disabled by the way so my nice holiday soon became a nightmare. Also the reason drugs are illegal is coz they have no medicinal property’s but cannabis clearly has as it is now a prescribed medication there fore should not be illegal
I’m still baffled that it’s illegal! As I grew up with an alcoholic mother, and loads of old school mates smoked weed. I would 100% say that id happily live under the same roof as stoners than alcoholics…
Nobody mentions the fact that neighbours smoking weed are financing drug dealers who are killing other people with harder drugs, including kids… so it’s everybody’s business to get it stopped… 🤨
It’s a joke were skint our economy is on the verge of collapse and foreign gangs are taking over the industry. It’s a multi billion pound boost to the economy and you pretend its a dangerous . What danger? Maybe conflicts with other industrys that are already out of bounds for us poor folk
the police dont really care they literally have better things to do to chase every person thats smoking a bit of weed honesty as long as your not lighting a doob up in the middle of a shopping centre or a tesco car park they honestly dont care ive smoked it in my own garden before the cops walked past i know they smelt it they smiled and kept on walking. they are more interested in the person who sold it to you than you whos smoking it worse they would do is take it off you and put it down the drain right in front of you thats why you only buy for what you need not stock loads up
It will remain illegal while big pharma can make money out of the alternatives!
How old is this video because I seen a video stating even class A drugs if its only personal amount can only get you a warning…and im not tripping.
I have a Cancard, the positive mitigation is so that you are not guilty of having a spliff with the card🎭
Question what will the UK need to do to legalize? When one looks at the level of legalization globally including those of third world countries, puts the UK in an awful place in terms of "War on Drugs".
Will they won’t they, will they won’t they… they have kept us dancing to their tune for over 50 years. Most countries have come to accept that people will get high whether it is legal or not. The choice is between whether people get their hash from criminals or licensed vendors. Whether people are casual criminals or lawful citizens is the question, not whether people are harmed by marijuana.
It’s doing my mental health and well being so much damage not Being able to self meditate with the fear of getting arrested. I pray the uk will legalise
Just re-confirms that the UK is still possibly the most backwards modern country in the world.
If the government took more responsibility for it I could be allowed to open a dispensary🎭
Says on the first page of the bible I can use it.
All I can say is that I smoke it everyday and all the police do is take it off you aslong as you don’t have scales and it’s under 2 grams, they don’t give a shit 😂😂😂😂
Police really don’t care anymore I had 2 cops knock on my door for one of my neighbours and I had a joint in my hand I just let them in 😅 and they went to the neighbours door I think it’s just a waste of their time it’s just a plant after all and If they wanted the weeds they would only find a few gram at most
Let’s forget the legalization campaign.
Let’s forget the pros and cons of cannabis for medicinal use.
In fact, let’s forget all of the current up to date arguments.
Try this….
The earliest recorded fossilised remains of cannabis plants (that we know of) were found in North Eastern China.
These have been dated at 19.6 million years ago.
Cannabis was made illegal in 1928 (95 years ago) and no one has to date given a solid reason why.
It’s a crime (apparently) okay why?
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