The current rules for prescription cannabis patients who drive are potentially ‘discriminatory’, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). The report, entitled ‘Cannabis & Driving’, found that current driving legislation has not kept up-to-date with the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2018. Cannabis is on the ‘zero tolerance’ list within the […]
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Industry leaders Dr. Callie Seaman and Jamie Bartley have been elected as the new Co-Chairs of the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), taking on the baton from Professor Mike Barnes. Industry pioneer and consultant neurologist Professor Barnes supervised the first NHS prescription for medical cannabis back in 2018. He founded the CIC two years ago, becoming […]
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A new campaign calling for GPs to be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis to their patients has been launched by a group of leading industry organisations. The campaign, led by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS), Volteface, and Maple Tree Consultants, is calling for GPs to have the same rights […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council has announced Libby Furminger as its first Student Ambassador. Libby is a final year psychology student at Swansea University, and recently completed her dissertation on cannabis research. She also volunteers as an honorary research assistant for Drug Science, and is Co-chair of the Drug Science Student Society Network. CIC CEO Mike Morgan-Giles commented: […]
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A parliamentary debate is being held on Thursday 20 April on the economic contribution of medicinal cannabis, which the Cannabis Industry Council is proud to support. Use this link to contact your MP, asking them to speak out in support our industry. Doing so will take just two minutes, and will invite your MP to […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council can confirm three new additions to our Executive Committee. They are as follows: Hamish Clegg, Finance representative Ricardo Geada, Legal representative Pierre van Weperen, Supply chain representative CIC Chair Professor Mike Barnes commented: “The Cannabis Industry Council is very pleased to welcome three highly experienced and knowledgeable industry leaders to our […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to announce two new categories for individuals – Supporter and Student Supporter. Individuals supportive of the CIC’s work can join today to receive a number of benefits, namely: Receive the monthly CIC newsletter Attend selected CIC events Attend the CIC annual conference Opportunities to share and promote your research […]
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The Government’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is being “strongly urged” to support the rescheduling of cannabis “to help patients in need”. In an open letter, the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), a leading membership organisation for medical cannabis businesses, has called on the ACMD to formally recommend to the Home Office that […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council is pleased to be partnering on or supporting a number of industry events being held in 2023, as follows: Future Cannabis Strategies – 25 – 26 January, London, UK CT Cann 2023, 15 – 16 February, London, UK Cannabis Europa, 2 – 3 May, London, UK CannaTrade, 12 – 14 May, […]
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The CIC is pleased to confirm a number of guest speakers for our all-member meeting being held in London on 4 May 2023. The speakers are as follows: David Badcock, Drug Science Dr Lydia Smith, NIAB Kostya Turchak (Magonova) and Nazariy Sovsun (Cannabis Stands with Ukraine) David will be discussing the T21 initiative which offers […]
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