Glossary term
Statutory medical defence: The statutory medical defence is the legal defence described in UK drug-driving guidance for patients who have taken certain specified drugs lawfully and according to instructions.
Why this term matters
It is a central UK term and deserves a dedicated entry.
UK medical cannabis context
DfT guidance spells out both the defence and its limits.
What not to assume
It does not apply where the patient is actually impaired.
Careful wording: Avoid saying the defence covers all situations.
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.