Medical Cannabis

Request

1/What policies and procedures do your police force follow when encountering individuals who are in possession of or using medicinal cannabis, including those driving?
 
2/How do officers verify the legitimacy of medicinal cannabis prescriptions during stops or arrests, and what documentation is required from individuals to prove their prescription is valid?
 
3/What training or guidance is provided to officers regarding medicinal cannabis, including its effects, legal status, and any specific considerations for patients with prescriptions?

4/Are there any specific protocols or guidelines for handling medicinal cannabis-related cases, such as driving under the influence, and how do these differ from cases involving recreational cannabis use?

5/How does your force handle cases where medicinal cannabis users are stopped while driving, including any use of field impairment assessments or roadside tests, and what are the criteria for arrest or further action?

6/What role do unaccredited card schemes like Cancard or MedCannID play in your force’s policies or procedures regarding medicinal cannabis possession or use?

7/Are there any internal briefing documents or guidance materials available to officers regarding medicinal cannabis, and if so, can these be shared?

8/How does your force ensure compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) when dealing with individuals who use medicinal cannabis, particularly those with disabilities?

9/What data or statistics does your force maintain regarding arrests, stops, or other interactions involving medicinal cannabis, and can these be shared?

10/Are there any ongoing reviews or updates to policies and procedures related to medicinal cannabis, and if so, what are the objectives and timelines for these changes?