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Australia: Medicinal cannabis couple wants trafficking charges upheld Angus Thompson Herald Sun Tuesday 23 Aug 2016 Matthew and Elizabeth Pallett, of Carrum Downs, are due to face trial in the County Court in October for cultivating the illegal crop. The pair, who are defending themselves, have formally pleaded not guilty to the claims. But Mr Pallett this morning voiced displeasure at the prosecutors’ decision to drop trafficking and possession charges, to the amusement of Judge Mark Taft. Mr Pallett said he and his wife had wished to call witnesses on the basis of the original set of allegations. But Judge Taft, who noted their objection, said it was up to the prosecutors to determine what charges would be brought to court. Mr and Mrs Pallett applied to the have matter heard before the High Court, arguing there is a legal issue to be tried about the way federal laws impact on state drug laws. The couple is yet to hear if the application has been listed for a hearing, which could be as early as this month. The County Court heard the criminal trial couldn’t begin until the matter in the High Court was finalised. The Palletts intend to call US academic and medicinal cannabis advocate Dr Robert Melamede to give evidence as an expert witness via satellite. Court documents obtained at committal proceedings in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court claim their products include oils, balms, tinctures and edible products such as butter. The Victorian Government plans to introduce legislation to permit children to be treated with medicinal cannabis as early as 2017. The Palletts will next face court for a further directions hearing on September 13. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/medicinal-cannabis-couple-want-trafficking-charges-upheld/news-story/27a8fddb8129fdfd294d45d20ef7edfc
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