Petition · past parliament
Legalise marijuana for recreational use
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
End the prohibition on cannabis use and make it available recreationally.
Current government data needs reviewed (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/119174/acmd-cannabis-report-2008.pdf)
According to the cited report; the gateway theory and perception that marijuana use leads to an increase in crime is largely disproven.
Cannabis has great potential to be massively beneficial to the British economy. Colorado reported over 300 million in taxable income in 2019.
Public is largely in support
According to the cited report; the gateway theory and perception that marijuana use leads to an increase in crime is largely disproven.
Cannabis has great potential to be massively beneficial to the British economy. Colorado reported over 300 million in taxable income in 2019.
Public is largely in support
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 medical and recreational cannabis in the UK
Timeline
| 30 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.