Here’s the method – first, a GP cannot prescribe medical quality cannabis oil (“Sativex”). They can however refer you to a pain clinic that specialises in pain (typically, Multiple Sclerosis sufferers).
At the pain clinic, you inform the consultant that you use cannabis as a palliative and it is effective. You listen to their bullshit.
Then you ask them to prescribe Sativex, from Beyer & Beyer. If they refuse, you can then report them to the General Medical Council for negligence (usually the threat works).
If they still won’t prescribe, the only legal reason to possess cannabis is for “medical necessity”. If you can prove, in writing, that you have a medical condition that cannabis can treat, the courts CANNOT find you guilty FOR YOUR OWN STASH. You may still NOT supply it, although if you can prove (again, in writing) that you ONLY supply medical necessity, the CPS would be most unwilling to prosecute.
Thanks to local disabled hero Hugo for this. Guy has a letter from the Chief Constable, apology in writing and undertaking not to further harass.
