Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Legalize Psilocybin Mushrooms

Closed 54 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to allow therapeutic use or recreational use of Psilocybin Mushrooms.
Poor mental health is the single largest cause of disability in the UK, and the wider economic costs of mental illness in England have been estimated at £105 billion each year, predominantly due to losses in productivity.

Some studies have found that psilocybin-assisted therapy for severe depression has long-term efficacy of more than 70%.

Removing psilocybin from Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 could stimulate investment and innovation in research, trade, and healthcare.

Timeline

18 Mar 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 54
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 18 Mar 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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