Is Cannabis / THC legal in Guernsey (UK Crown Dependency)?

Legal status

Cannabis is a Class B controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1974 — possession, supply and cultivation are offences with no legal recreational regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Cannabis is a Class B controlled drug in Guernsey under the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1974, with no legal recreational regime. In Guernsey, drugs fall under the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1974 — the Bailiwick's own statute, built on the UK-model Class A/B/C system. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. This cell is sourced via Guernsey Legal Resources (guernseylegalresources.gg) with Library of Congress corroboration.

If prescribed or medical

Any cannabis-based medicine requires a valid prescription; carry it and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Documentation

In Guernsey, drugs fall under the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1974 — the Bailiwick's own statute, built on the UK-model Class A/B/C system. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. This cell is sourced via Guernsey Legal Resources (guernseylegalresources.gg) with Library of Congress corroboration. Cannabis is a Class B controlled drug under the same Law, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Guernsey (UK Crown Dependency)’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.