Call for a referendum on the production, sale and use of cannabis becoming legal

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What the petition asks

The rest of the modernised world are liberalising their drug policies towards cannabis, 6.6% of Britons use it annually highlighting the direct mainstream support for the plant and the current % of population forced into the illicit market. Leave the decision to the people through a referendum.

America, Holland & Spain all have established legal frameworks showing how this drug can be safely implemented into society. It is said that the UK cannabis market could bring in £900m through taxes, save £400m on policing the drug & create 10,000+ jobs. It's proven legalisation of the drug reduces harm to individuals & communities through introduction of a regulated market & proper treatment. Our outdated system has discredited the law & empowers criminals, forcing users into the illicit market

Timeline

23 Feb 2017	Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 882

Status Closed

Opened 23 Feb 2017

Closed 2 May 2017

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