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To Hon. Rhiannon Pearce MP,
Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services

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​Dear Minister Pearce,

​I am writing to formally inquire about the Department for Correctional Services' current policy regarding access to Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved medicinal cannabis, specifically non-intoxicating CBD oil, for individuals in state custody.

​As a law student and advocate focused on human rights, government accountability, and constitutional rights, I am deeply concerned by the systemic barriers that prevent incarcerated individuals from accessing valid medical treatments. It is well documented that the prison population experiences disproportionately high rates of PTSD, severe anxiety, and chronic pain. In the broader Australian community, CBD oil is increasingly recognized and prescribed by medical professionals as a safe, effective, and non-addictive treatment for these exact conditions.

​However, it appears that when individuals enter the South Australian correctional system, they are frequently denied access to this TGA-approved medication, even when a legal prescription exists prior to incarceration.
​The internationally recognized principle of "Equivalence of Care" dictates that prisoners retain the right to access the same standard of healthcare available to the general public. Denying a legitimate, doctor-prescribed medication based strictly on a patient’s status as a ward of the state raises significant human rights and healthcare equity concerns.

​I respectfully request clarification on the following points:
​What is the explicit departmental policy or health directive that governs the approval or denial of prescribed CBD oil within South Australian prisons?

​What specific security or administrative concerns justify overriding a clinical recommendation for non-intoxicating CBD oil?

​Are there currently any pathways or special considerations allowing for the continuity of care for inmates who enter the system with an active, legally obtained CBD prescription?

​Ensuring that our justice system focuses on true rehabilitation means addressing the severe mental and physical health deficits within our prisons. Providing access to modern, non-harmful medical treatments is a critical step in that direction.

​I look forward to your detailed response regarding how the Department intends to align its internal health policies with broader Australian medical standards.

​Yours sincerely,

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