Mother and son sold cannabis products to sick

A mother and son found to be selling illegal cannabis products intended to help people suffering from illness have avoided jail.

- by Nick Frame

Lisa Hillas and Joel Cunningham were found guilty after a trial at Leeds Crown Court of conspiracy to supply a Class B drug, among other offences.

Cunningham was trading in cannabis-based oils, creams and vapes, with Hillas helping people to buy them.

During the trial, Cunningham never denied supplying the products but disagreed with the law and believed the products were helping those in need.

Both avoided custody after the judge admitted there had been no evidence of harm caused to customers, and had in fact "given them hope".