Cannabis campaigners say there's never been a more perfect time to legalise weed than during the coronavirus lockdown. With Brits facing pub curfews and months of misery, the pro-dope brigade are urging the UK government to change the law.
They claim smoking the reefer can help those suffering from anxiety and mental health issues heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic.But critics say the drug is often actually more damaging to people's mental health and are keen for it to keep its illegal status.
Back in 2018, medical marijuana became legal to patients in the UK on NHS prescription after mounting pressure on the government.