Legalise the use, sale and production of Cannabis in the United Kingdom

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

We the people, call upon the government to legalise the use, sale and production of Cannabis in the UK.
Five arguments for legalisation:
1. Post Brexit economic boom
2. Job creation for British citizens
3. Its medical benefits
4. Personal liberty
5. Reduction in non-violent crime offences

Currently the illegal cannabis industry is worth £6.8 billion (as of 2013), a legalised and regulated market has a potential to provide jobs, economic growth and would help to encourage tourism to the UK. Its time to end the failed system of prohibition and allow British citizens to have the right to use of a harmless plant if they choose to do so.

References:
http://uk.businessinsider.com/health-benefits-of-medical-marijuana-2014-4
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2236004/cannabis-legalised-uk/

Why it was rejected

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

The Legalization of all forms of cannabis for recreational and medicinal use.

Timeline

22 Mar 2017	Petition opened for signatures
29 Mar 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Mar 2017

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