Cannabis is a topic that divides opinion across both the UK and the wider world, with different countries taking very different approaches to regulating the drug.
Currently the law says that anyone found in possession of Class B drugs like cannabis can be subject to jail time for a maximum of five years, an unlimited fine, or both.
An offender has to admit the offence, give his/her full details and agree to act of reparation (where the suspect apologises at the scene and agrees to accept a printout of the mental health implications of Cannabis use, to receive a community resolution.