Pubdate: Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Source: Herald Sun (Australia)
Copyright: 2015 Herald and Weekly Times
Contact: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion/letter
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Author: Andrea Hamblin

MOVE ON MEDICAL CANNABIS

ONE of Australia's top lawyers will lead a review into the use of 
medical marijuana.

The appointment signals good news for patients and families who say 
they need a sign they can be confident the State Government is doing 
all it can to change the law.

Attorney-General Martin Pakula has appointed leading lawyer Dr Ian 
Freckelton, QC, as Special Commissioner to the Victorian Law Reform 
Commission's review into the use of medicinal cannabis.

"This is an important step in investigating the legal practicalities 
in making medical marijuana available to help people in dire need," 
Mr Pakula said.

It comes after the Herald Sun campaigned for the legalisation of 
marijuana for use by terminally and critically ill patients.

Both the Liberal and Labor parties then promised to investigate 
changing the law.

Mr Pakula said Dr Freckelton's research and "scholarly talent in 
health law" made him an ideal choice to review the drug. .
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