Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Legalise the use of LSD and Psilocybin for Medical and Recreational Use
Closed
598 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should recognise the benefits that the use of psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin mushroom can have for individuals and society. The harmful effects these substances induce can be worsened by the measures taken to stop them.
The potential benefits of the psychedelic substances LSD and psilocybin should be considered by the Government, for both recreational use and medically for treatment of conditions such as depression, PTSD and addiction. Legalisation is the only step forward in reducing the harm of these substances. Fake LSD and psilocybin can only be eradicated by legalisation and harmful 'bad trips' can only be reduced through education. Education and legalisation are the only means to make the practice safe.
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
598
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
22 Sep 2020
Closed
22 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.