– In the UK, medical cannabis users have reported being raided and arrested by police who are unaware of the legal status of their prescriptions. Some patients have been taken to court and threatened with eviction for using cannabis to treat their conditions. A legal advocate said there is a need for more education and awareness among the police and the public about the benefits and rights of medical cannabis patients¹.

– In Victoria, Australia, a parliamentary brief has been released to provide a better understanding of the issues surrounding medical cannabis use and driving. The brief examines the current laws, the evidence on impairment, the testing methods, and the potential reforms to ensure fair and safe outcomes for medical cannabis users and other road users².

– In the US, the CEO of PSYC, a company that focuses on the emerging sectors of cannabis and psychedelics, will moderate a panel at the Cannabis & Psychedelics Investment Summit hosted by Kahner Global. The summit will bring together industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss the opportunities and challenges of these fast-growing markets³.

(1) ‘They put handcuffs on me’: UK users of medical cannabis tell of raids …. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/nov/06/they-put-handcuffs-on-me-uk-users-of-medical-cannabis-tell-of-raids-and-arrests.

(2) Medical Cannabis & Driving In Victoria: Bill Brief Released. https://hempgazette.com/news/cannabis-driving-brief-hg2081/.

(3) PSYC’s CEO to Moderate Panel at The Cannabis & Psychedelics Investment Summit Hosted by Kahner Global. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/psyc-ceo-moderate-panel-cannabis-133000901.html.

(4) Medical cannabis – BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cr0pl509698t.

(5) Cannabis – The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News. https://news.sky.com/topic/cannabis-6558.