civilrights1778
Junior Member
In the UK I often hear the reference to a 'trained' police officer being able to give evidence to the identification of cannabis. Apparently this evidence can be used in summary only proceedings where the defendant offers a plea of N.G. Is this true? if so how does the court get around the 'best evidence' rule? and how come this hasn't been challenged in the UK courts. It would seem to me that at the very best, without scientific analysis, the trained/experienced police officer can only say that it is probable that the substance is cannabis? I really would welcome your views/advice/experience...please! Thanks