A chemical found in cannabis products, cannabinol, may soon be reclassified from a Class A to a Class B substance under Jersey’s Misuse of Drugs Law. Health and Care Minister Deputy Tom Binet revealed that the Misuse of Drugs Advisory Council recommended the change, responding to renewed calls for cannabis decriminalization. Cannabinol, commonly present in cannabis oil, is used by some individuals to manage pain and improve sleep.

Binet stated that law drafting is underway, with the draft Amendment Order expected to be finalized later this summer. Stakeholder discussions on the operational aspects of the reclassification are progressing positively. The move follows a 2024 push for broader cannabis law reform in Jersey. For more details, see the original report at BBC News.