Damian Marley with British MPs to discuss medical cannabis

On July 6, at the House of Commons, the second reading of the bill to legalize medical cannabis in the United Kingdom. The event was preceded by a symposium attended by doctors, MPs, activists and Damian Marley, son of the legendary singer. Bob Marley.

A major figure

Damian Marley, reggae singer and four-time winner Grammy Award, is one of the most resounding personalities in the world of cannabis, particularly medical cannabis. As a consumer, grower and activist, he heads the several operations cannabis and speaks out regularly on the subject.

Damian Marley is a strong advocate of access to medical cannabis. His song Medication begins with a series of testimonials from medical cannabis users.

Medical cannabis in the UK

Legislation is currently being proposed to legalize medical cannabis. Recently, two cases involving children with epilepsy rocked the British media landscape. The authorities, who had seized cannabis medicines from children who were in vital need of them had to bow to popular pressure and return products.

Damian «Junior Gong» testifies to the rapid advance of the situation and opinion in the UK: «What's interesting is the speed at which things are moving here (...) when I came here last summer, there wasn't the same dynamism. It's wonderful how people are listening more and more to the reality of the benefits of cannabis».

He also insists on the difference between those who consume out of necessity and those who consume for pleasure. He obviously supports the right to have fun by consuming recreationally, but for him it's vital to make a difference: «Testimonies show that it has nothing to do with getting high or doing it for fun, but that cannabis is real medicine that changes lives».

Damian cites the case of parents who administer cannabis to their children in order to treat them: «These families aren't trying to get their kids stoned or make them into potheads [They try to help them by giving them cannabis without the psychedelic effects.] They try to help them by administering cannabis with no psychedelic effect.»