Legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use for adults over the age of 18

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

For too long now the UK government has turned a blind eye to the scientific evidence that shows cannabis is NOT harmful to an individuals health and greatly improves the lives of millions of people affected by illnesses and diseases such as crohns, cancer, MS, and epilepsy.

US government admits cannabis shrinks cancer cells-
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/government-finally-admits-cannabis-kills-6303176

Cannabis gives children with Dravet syndrome their lives back-
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/07/health/charlotte-child-medical-marijuana/

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/12/10/health/medical-marijuana-child/

WebMD article on cannabis-
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/medical-marijuana-research-web

http://www.endourpain.org/

Why it was rejected

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

Legalise the production, use and sale of cannabis in the uk.

Timeline

18 Jul 2016	Petition opened for signatures
26 Jul 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Jul 2016

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