The case of a severely epileptic child who had his cannabis medicine confiscated by the Home Office has renewed debate about the UK's strict medical marijuana laws.
Billy Caldwell, 12, was admitted to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London on Friday after his seizures "intensified", a family statement said.
His mother Charlotte told Sky News she was "absolutely devastated" that her son's "brutal condition" had "returned with a vengeance", adding: "He's a beautiful, sweet, innocent wee boy who doesn't deserve this callous treatment."
She has said the Home Office will be held accountable if he dies, calling its actions "beyond cruelty".
On Friday night the Home Office said it was in contact...