we got the news today that the judge opted for leniency and michelle isnt facing jail time. i cant thank you guys enough for sticking by her because this outcome really changes everything for how she can live her life. were going to keep watching how this plays out but …
October 4, 2016
Michelle Anne X - How can I make a judge sympathetic to the fact I smoke and grow cannabis for MS.
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We the undersigned wish to express our support for Miss Michelle Ann X who appears in your court, charged with the offence of….
Michelle is a long term Multiple Sclerosis patient who finds enormous medicinal benefit in the consumption of cannabis. Cannabis is a recognised medicine for her condition in many countries, and is the only active ingredient of Sativex, a medicine produced in the UK and legally available to MS Patients on prescription. Unfortunately, Michelle has found herself in a position common to all but a very small minority of MS patients under the care of the NHS, and has been unable to obtain access to legal medicinal cannabis due to its excessive cost. Michelle was therefore left with the choice of breaking the law in order to produce her own medicine, or suffer the excruciating pain and debilitating effects of MS.
Growing her own medication has allowed Michelle to live a very good quality of life without the need for care assistance. Since legal proceedings and a regular uninvited police presence in her home have now forced Michelle to stop growing her own medication; she requires assistance to carry out basic tasks such as washing and dressing, taking away her independence, and drastically reducing her quality of life whilst simultaneously increasing the cost of her care to the state.
As members of the public whom the blanket prohibition of cannabis is intended to protect, we implore you to pass sentence on Michelle with leniency and due concern for the impossible situation in which she has been placed by the undeniably incorrect legal status of cannabis as a substance which has no medical benefit. It is clear to us that in Michelle’s case cannabis is a very effective medicine and that to apply the Misuse of Drugs Act would be a gross miscarriage of justice. We do not consider Michelle to be a danger to our communities in any way and do not wish to see her punished simply for wanting have the best possible quality of life available to her.
This is not a crime, by our standards.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 3, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
August 4, 2016
247 Comments
We need a sientific based law around the use of illegal drugs rarther than the political show boat laws we have at present , the law is intended to punish those who harm others, i see no harm in this case do you ?
The woman is sick, not a criminal. Her growth is for personal consumption not monetary gain. We should support her basic human right to take measures to self medicate in order to assure a better quality if life. My father taught me to help those who need it, not knock them down.
It's time to show the UK that judges can say no to unjust laws and to show compassion. Michelle is not a criminal, she's caused no harm to others. No one should be punished for choosing cannabis; a medicine that is natural, safe and doesn't produce horrendous side effects.
This is a disgrace , how can this lady be a criminal for living a much better quality of life? The UK policy on cannabis is a joke. I also use cannabis for crohn's disease ,if that make me a criminal as well then so be it. I am cannabis proud.
No one should be convicted for trying to maintain a normal life. The fact that this is even entering court is a deplorable act on the counties behalf. This woman is going to be ill for the rest of her life and you want to prosecute her for growing a plant... despicable.
It’s medicine
Let people be free as long as they are not harming others.
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we got the news today that the judge opted for leniency and michelle isnt facing jail time. i cant thank you guys enough for sticking by her because this outcome really changes everything for how she can live her life. were going to keep watching how this plays out but …
October 4, 2016
Michelle Anne X - How can I make a judge sympathetic to the fact I smoke and grow cannabis for MS.
Final supporters
We the undersigned wish to express our support for Miss Michelle Ann X who appears in your court, charged with the offence of….
Michelle is a long term Multiple Sclerosis patient who finds enormous medicinal benefit in the consumption of cannabis. Cannabis is a recognised medicine for her condition in many countries, and is the only active ingredient of Sativex, a medicine produced in the UK and legally available to MS Patients on prescription. Unfortunately, Michelle has found herself in a position common to all but a very small minority of MS patients under the care of the NHS, and has been unable to obtain access to legal medicinal cannabis due to its excessive cost. Michelle was therefore left with the choice of breaking the law in order to produce her own medicine, or suffer the excruciating pain and debilitating effects of MS.
Growing her own medication has allowed Michelle to live a very good quality of life without the need for care assistance. Since legal proceedings and a regular uninvited police presence in her home have now forced Michelle to stop growing her own medication; she requires assistance to carry out basic tasks such as washing and dressing, taking away her independence, and drastically reducing her quality of life whilst simultaneously increasing the cost of her care to the state.
As members of the public whom the blanket prohibition of cannabis is intended to protect, we implore you to pass sentence on Michelle with leniency and due concern for the impossible situation in which she has been placed by the undeniably incorrect legal status of cannabis as a substance which has no medical benefit. It is clear to us that in Michelle’s case cannabis is a very effective medicine and that to apply the Misuse of Drugs Act would be a gross miscarriage of justice. We do not consider Michelle to be a danger to our communities in any way and do not wish to see her punished simply for wanting have the best possible quality of life available to her.
This is not a crime, by our standards.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 3, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
August 4, 2016
247 Comments
I have a brother with MS who is not coping greatly with it at all. I wish he was able to gain access to naturally grown cannabis that has been grown safely and by someone who know's what they're doing when producing good clean cannabis.
We need a sientific based law around the use of illegal drugs rarther than the political show boat laws we have at present , the law is intended to punish those who harm others, i see no harm in this case do you ?
The woman is sick, not a criminal. Her growth is for personal consumption not monetary gain. We should support her basic human right to take measures to self medicate in order to assure a better quality if life. My father taught me to help those who need it, not knock them down.
It's time to show the UK that judges can say no to unjust laws and to show compassion. Michelle is not a criminal, she's caused no harm to others. No one should be punished for choosing cannabis; a medicine that is natural, safe and doesn't produce horrendous side effects.
This is a disgrace , how can this lady be a criminal for living a much better quality of life? The UK policy on cannabis is a joke. I also use cannabis for crohn's disease ,if that make me a criminal as well then so be it. I am cannabis proud.
No one should be convicted for trying to maintain a normal life. The fact that this is even entering court is a deplorable act on the counties behalf. This woman is going to be ill for the rest of her life and you want to prosecute her for growing a plant... despicable.
It’s medicine
Let people be free as long as they are not harming others.
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I have a brother with MS who is not coping greatly with it at all. I wish he was able to gain access to naturally grown cannabis that has been grown safely and by someone who know's what they're doing when producing good clean cannabis.