Rest in Peace

BIZ Ivol, 56, a multiple sclerosis patient and medical marijuana activist died this week at her home in Orkney.

Last year, Mrs Ivol attempted suicide after charges against her of supplying cannabis in specially made chocolates were dropped. She had gone on trial at Kirkwall Sheriff Court in June 2003 on charges of cultivating, possessing and supplying the drug.

She admitted to the facts in the matter but had pleaded not guilty on the belief that she had not committed a crime by easing the suffering of fellow MS patients. Thankfully the court dismissed the case due to her deteriorating condition and she died at home a free woman.