Petition · past parliament

have the next prime minister legalise marijuana

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

we as a country have now decided to leave the eu. with the masses who support remain panicking about trade deals etc, legalising marijuana could raise millions in taxes, stimulate local economies, provide thousands of jobs, bring in more tourism and provide numerous health benefits to users.
https://www.leafly.com/news/health/how-does-cannabis-consumption-affect-neurodegenerative-diseases
http://m.stokesentinel.co.uk/grieving-family-of-dave-hibbitt-vows-to-continue-fight-for-cannabis-oil-treatment-after-his-death/story-29437549-detail/story.html#ixzz4CZpyVHNm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/06/21/colorado-survey-shows-what-marijuana-legalization-will-do-to-your-kids/
http://m.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/cannabis-regulation-is-considered-by-swansea-professor-dave-bewley-taylor/story-29436288-detail/story.html#ixzz4CTZf3Yja

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

25 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
5 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Jul 2016

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