Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Decriminalise possession for personal use of all drugs

Closed 36 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe current drugs policy is ineffective, and that the UK Government should following Portugal's approach and decriminalise the personal possession of all drugs. The Government should focus on support for addicts, not criminalisation.

Timeline

8 Nov 2022 Petition opened for signatures
8 May 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 8 Nov 2022
Closed 8 May 2023

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