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London, England - Britain's Court of Appeal Thursday rejected legalizing marijuana for the relief of chronic pain.
The three-judge panel in London upheld the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, and said any pain-relieving benefits perceived or suggested were outweighed by the "disbenefits" of its use.
The Telegraph said the judges rejected testimony cannabis was more effective than conventional forms of pain relief and did not have the potentially serious and life-threatening side-effects of alternative treatments.
The ruling also overturned the acquittal of a Welsh man who had been charged with possession with intent to supply marijuana to victims of serious and painful medical conditions.
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The three-judge panel in London upheld the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, and said any pain-relieving benefits perceived or suggested were outweighed by the "disbenefits" of its use.
The Telegraph said the judges rejected testimony cannabis was more effective than conventional forms of pain relief and did not have the potentially serious and life-threatening side-effects of alternative treatments.
The ruling also overturned the acquittal of a Welsh man who had been charged with possession with intent to supply marijuana to victims of serious and painful medical conditions.
Source: The Washington Times via UPI
Copyright: 2005 Washington Times and UPI
Contact: webmaster@washingtontimes.com
Website: This story is no longer available - Washington Times
