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Referendum on the legalization of cannabis possession and cultivation in the UK.

Closed 175 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK government needs to hold a referendum on the legalization of possession and cultivation of cannabis in the UK!
The debate on cannabis legalization has been around for years and will continue to do so,let the public decide on the outcome.
Cannabis legalization is happening around the world and both the people and the government of these countries are seeing the benefits in these new changes.The united kingdom should not be left behind with these laws made almost 9 decades ago and should ask the public on what should happen reguarding an update in this outdated law. The views on cannabis has changed publicly and scientificly and the governement needs ask the people of the UK how they want the law on cannabis to be in the future.

Timeline

26 Aug 2015 Petition opened for signatures
26 Feb 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 175
Status Closed
Opened 26 Aug 2015
Closed 26 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.