Its still still frowned upon in the uk. Tho i think were on a 3 strike aystem for possion.
But if ur caught with it in deal bags (even if u only have a couple of grams) u could be charged with intent to supply.
Growing is i think pretty much the same in the laws eyes weather its personal or a big ass farm lol.
(if im wrong and any1 want to correct me feel free)