Cannabis-based medicines in Jersey
People in Jersey are now able to get a free prescription for a cannabis-based painkiller. after campaigning.
People in Jersey are now able to get a free prescription for a cannabis-based painkiller. after campaigning.
Jersey's States Assembly will debate this week whether three islanders can use cannabis derived drugs for medicinal purposes.
Deputy Montfort Tadier brought the debate to the States.
He gave three petitions in favour of the islanders using the drugs.
The government is investigating the benefits as part of a 20-year plan to ensure the continued growth of the economy.
A medicinal cannabis expert will meet Jersey GPs, clinicians and politicians today.
States members voted in favour of extending prescribing powers from hospital consultants to GPs across the island.