Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Make the production, sale and consumption of cannabis legal in the UK
Closed
1,174 signatures
What the petition asks
Since cannabis was legalised in California and other countries, local economies have benefited from legalised marijuana dispensaries, which can help boost the economy and create new jobs. Legalisation can also eradicate the stigma that has surrounded marijuana for years.
Research has shown potential medical benefits to people with medical conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, ptsd, etc. Legalisation, with clear rules on distribution, similar to America, could create new jobs and stimulate the economy. It would also stop people being sent to prison for marijuana use or possession, which should save the police, courts and prison system thousands of pounds.
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 May 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,174
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
9 Nov 2022
Closed
9 May 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.