Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Legalise cannabis and expunge previous convictions for possession
Closed
2,060 signatures
What the petition asks
Legalise cannabis for recreational use by adults (18+) and reverse legal prosecutions for anyone previously convicted of possession for personal use and not enterprise.
We believe people are using cannabis anyway and that it needs regulation and commercialisation. We believe it would offer a significant boost to the economy and labour market, whilst simultaneously diverting black market finances back into the economy.
A person's mind and experiences are their own and should not be subject to government control or limitation via prohibition.
A person's mind and experiences are their own and should not be subject to government control or limitation via prohibition.
Timeline
| 30 May 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,060
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
30 May 2023
Closed
30 Nov 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.