Commercial production of cannabis: the changing profile of the offence and the continued applicability of the sentencing guidelines in Lin v HM Advocate

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Abstract

Discusses sentences which have been imposed for the large-scale cultivation of cannabis, focusing on the decision in Ketuka (Arber) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal) which highlights changes in the profile of the offence and confirms that the sentencing guidelines in Zhi Pen Lin v HM Advocate (HCJ) are still relevant.
Cases cited
Ketuka (Arber) v HM Advocate [2025] HCJAC 25; 2025 J.C. 354; [2025] 6 WLUK 433 (HCJ Appeal)
Zhi Pen Lin v HM Advocate [2007] HCJAC 62; 2008 J.C. 142; [2007] 11 WLUK 62 (HCJ)
Original languageEnglish
Pages307 - 317
Number of pages11
Volume2025
No.34
Specialist publicationScots Law Times
Publication statusPublished - 31 Oct 2025

Keywords

  • Cultivation of cannabis
  • Production of drugs
  • Scotland
  • Sentencing guidelines

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