At present, cannabis is deemed a Class B drug.
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, it is illegal to possess, produce, supply, import or export cannabis in the UK.
However, under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, the law does allow for the legitimate use of “some controlled drugs for medical, dental or veterinary purposes”.
The law states that any amount of cannabis can result in an unlimited fine and up to five years in prison, while the cultivation or supply of cannabis can lead to an unlimited fine and up to 14 years in prison.
