Petition · past parliament
Legalisation/Decriminalisation for Cannabis. Legal head-shops and coffee shops.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Pass a bill so that Cannabis can be regulated the same way alcohol and tobacco is. By doing this, we help build the economy, regulate the types of cannabis on the streets (No sale of skunk/chemically enhanced strains) and allow for coffee shops similar to Amsterdam to open up.
The government should pass a bill which allows for business owners to sell cannabis under a government regulation similar to alcohol and tobacco. The UK happily helps the economy by exporting cannabis elsewhere and with us owning the largest farm in Europe, I feel we should free the restrictions on our own citizens.
This will boost tax revenue and increase tourism!
If also possible, credit Dean West AKA Ital Samson in the bill. Dean was an amazing man and cannabis atavist who recently passed.
This will boost tax revenue and increase tourism!
If also possible, credit Dean West AKA Ital Samson in the bill. Dean was an amazing man and cannabis atavist who recently passed.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Legalise Cannabis for recreational and medicinal purposes
Timeline
| 7 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.