Sadiq Khan Calls for decriminalization of cannabis possession

josh j - May 30, 2025

London Mayor Sadiq Khan recently endorsed partial de-decriminalization for cannabis possession, which, if followed through with at a party level, would mark a significant shift in the UK's drug policy, but at least at this point, it stands as a stark contrast to the typical political discourse regarding Cannabis. While this move aims to address certain systemic issues, it falls short of tackling the broader challenges faced by medical cannabis patients, both those who consume black market cannabis and legal Cannabis for medical benefits, and the inconsistencies within the current regulatory framework.

Sadiq Khan's Proposal: A Step Forward?

In May 2025, Mayor Khan backed the London Drugs Commission's recommendation to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of natural Cannabis for personal use. The commission, led by former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer, highlighted the disproportionate impact of current cannabis laws on ethnic communities and advocated for treating possession

Medical Cannabis UK

josh j - November 22, 2024

Medical Cannabis in the UK: An In-Depth Look at the Industry and Its Challenges

Introduction

In case you weren't already aware, medical Cannabis, aka CBPMs (Cannabis-Based-Prescription-Medicines), was made legal back in 2018. There were undoubtedly many patients who celebrated this moment as the moment the first domino fell. However, following the law change, other than the patient's campaigning, most people were unaware of how to access it. Moreover, as primarily the public campaign was centred on two severely epileptic children whose lives were being seriously diminished due to the illegality of medical Cannabis, the widespread belief was that it would be tough to access and would be out of reach for most individuals. That may have been true six years ago, but in 2024, a vast number of medical cannabis clinics, 48 as of 21/11/2024, are trading across the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man. The only requirement for legal Cannabis is a long-standing condition; this can be physical,

History Of UK Medical Cannabis

josh j - October 12, 2022

The Early Days of Cannabis and the law

The History of Medical Cannabis has been one that has been fraught with difficulties due to the lengthy history of prohibition that has routinely infringed on the liberties of medical Cannabis patients worldwide. The history of medical Cannabis has been more contradictory than unfavourable for the substance. For instance, in 1553, King Henry VIII imposed restrictions on the public that required every 60-acre-plus household under strict instruction to grow hemp or face a stiff fine. Often landowners defied this law, and the penalties of £5.00 were severe at the time; this meant that the business of detecting and fining agricultural farms without a farm was highly profitable. This legislation enforcing Cannabis cultivation was imposed chiefly to ensure the country had enough hemp material to construct nautical gear such as ropes, sails and fishing nets, and textiles such as Linen.

In the UK, Cannabis was legal as medicine and accepted as such until

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