Petition · past parliament
Legalise cannabis medicinally and recreationally for adults 21years+ in private
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
As one of the most used drug in the world for medicinal and recreational purposes and legal in a number of countries including Canada and many states in usa. Giving adults the choice to use this drug for medication, relaxation and leisurable purposes with the correct information pros and cons.
To create new market for the UK economy that will be taxed and create new businesses and jobs for our society. Stopping unnecessary convictions and cautions for people in need of medication or simply just relaxing in leisurable a manor and reducing the crime rate in relation to the drug.To bring stability and regulate the drug with guidelines and regulation on production, consumption and possession for people who consume now that could be potentially putting themselves at risk.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 May 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.