The new law will not limit the types of conditions that can be considered for treatment with medical cannabis, and doctors will no longer need to seek approval from an expert panel in order for patients to access the medicines.
“Having been moved by heartbreaking cases involving sick children, it was important to me that we took swift action to help those who can benefit from medicinal cannabis,” said home secretary Sajid Javid.
“We have now delivered on our promise and specialist doctors will have the option to prescribe these products where there is a real need.”
