Petition · past parliament
Decriminalise cannabis derivatives for the upcoming recession, due to COVID-19
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
In 2020 we are more equipped with knowledge on cannabis than ever before, we are seeing the beneficial impact cannabis has on hundreds of medical conditions, it is something we need to have on hand and with this I would like a public vote on cannabis consumption and cultivation decriminalisation.
If the UK decriminalised the sales/cultivation of cannabis for the upcoming recession due to COVID-19. The Police would no longer be wasting a million hours of their time and tax payers money, the courts can focus their attention on the real issues of organised crimes, with cannabis being decriminalised the families fighting to push for the NHS to prescribe cannabis can then cultivate in their own homes. The UK government could easily be making £1BN annually based off 20% tax on illegal sales.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 May 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.