Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Hold a national referendum on legalising and decriminalising cannabis.
Closed
518 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK government should hold a referendum regarding the legalisation of cannabis. The referendum must include an outline for a regulated market for recreational and medicinal use. We believe legalisation would create economic benefits through employment opportunities and taxation.
According to a 2021 YouGov survey a majority of the UK population would support the legalisation of cannabis. The legalisation of cannabis could better ensure safe consumption with rules and regulations to protect the public.
Furthermore, the decriminalisation of cannabis should allow police departments to reallocate time and funding to more important issues. Finally, it is estimated the UK could recoup £1bn annually through consumption taxes levied on cannabis.
Furthermore, the decriminalisation of cannabis should allow police departments to reallocate time and funding to more important issues. Finally, it is estimated the UK could recoup £1bn annually through consumption taxes levied on cannabis.
Timeline
| 23 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Dec 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
518
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
23 May 2022
Closed
7 Dec 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.