Petition · past parliament

Legalise Cannabis in the UK

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to legalize cannabis for recreational and medical use in the UK. By legalizing cannabis the Government can help step out of recession.
If cannabis was legalized by the government it could be taxed like cigarettes and alcohol. Cannabis maybe considered harmful but cigarettes are much more harmful.

Cannabis legalization should generate profits and taxes. It could help empower people that risk their life over drugs. Companies from other countries could move and generate more taxes and revenue for the UK.

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 use

Timeline

29 Oct 2021 Petition opened for signatures
3 Nov 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Nov 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.