Why It’s Time to Legalise Cannabis for Home Growers
In recent years, conversations around cannabis have shifted from whispers to widespread discussion. What was once tucked away in dark corners of the law is now being openly debated in the public, in Parliament, and in living rooms up and down the country. And for many of us, there’s one simple question rising to the surface: why is growing a plant at home still illegal? The case for legalising cannabis for home growers is stronger than ever. From personal health rights to economic logic, the argument has shifted. This article looks at why it’s time the law caught up with the people. The Right to Grow What You Use At its core, home growing is about autonomy. If a person can grow tomatoes, basil, or even strong home-brewed alcohol in their shed, why not a plant with documented medicinal and therapeutic benefits? Cannabis can help with sleep, anxiety, chronic pain, and stress. Yet access is tightly restricted and expensive, even in the emerging medical market. Legalising home growin...