For the last year, Manchester based Cannabis Activist, Outlaw has been telling his supporters – If you’re unsure; accept nothing, dispute everything and request evidence for all claims made.
He has promised to reveal to his supporters his explanation on how and why cannabis is legal in the UK.
Many of us are familiar with Outlaw and have seen him via his Instagram and in the news publicly handing out free cannabis, but each time he has walked away without being detained or arrested.
As promised on January 1st 2022, Outlaw released his potentially revolutionary explanation on why cannabis is legal in the UK.
Outlaws explanation on how and why cannabis is legal in the UK
Outlaws explanation isn’t as confusing as you may be thinking but it isn’t legal advice or any kind of advice, just an explanation of his views and what he thinks.
The following is the views and explanation provided by Outlaw via his official blog;
Cannabis was considered a controlled substance in 1971 via the original misuse of drugs act, 1971 and it became illegal to be in the possession of Cannabis.
However on the governments list of drugs controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation (which can be viewed by the public) it clearly states that ‘cannabis’ is not a controlled or scheduled substance.
Since this act was first released there have been multiple significant amendments to it which has led to misconceptions and confusion around the law.
Both the ex-drugs minister (the person responsible for the misuse of drugs act) and ex-prime minister (Theresa may) are now married to people who own/profit from growing acres of cannabis in the UK, which under the original misuse of drugs act 1971 this kind of business is not legal.
In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK. The phrase “Cannabis based Medicinal Products” was introduced to be able to legalise medical cannabis.
This (true) statement contradicts with the misuse of drugs act 1971 which claims; ‘schedule one substances have no medicinal value’.
Despite this, the home office continues to advise that; Cannabis is a prohibited schedule one substance with no medicinal value’, and ‘cannabis based medicinal products’ are legal with medicinal value.
Most cannabis and it’s use fit the criteria for a legal cannabis based medicinal product’, known as a ‘CBMP’.
If your in possession of cannabis for a simple medicinal reason (not an official medical reason), the cannabis could be a legal CBMP.
Do not challenge the law!
We all know cannabis should be be legal but in reality the law is wrong, unfair and against our human rights.
Outlaw recommends not to challenge the law, but if detained or arrested to simply repeat the statement; I’m not unlawfully in possession of a controlled substance’. Do not ever explain yourself or what this statement means.
This could mean that your saying, I’m legally in possession of a controlled substance – or it could mean I’m not in possession of any controlled substances.
Repeating this avoids any misinterpretation later on in court as we’re all aware, anything you say when being arrested can later be used against you in court.
If you are inevitably arrested for ‘possession of a controlled substance’, its highly recommended to hire a lawyer, and your chances of winning are a lot higher if you decide to use outlaws official legal aid – however spaces are limited due to high demand.
You can read more via the official outlaw website where his explanation is originally posted:
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