Petition
Legalise adult recreational cannabis here in the United Kingdom
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Take steps towards legalising adult recreational cannabis use
Legalising cannabis for adult use reduces crime, ensures product quality, and generates tax revenue to fund public services. It helps shift resources from enforcing prohibition to addressing serious crimes, supports new jobs in a regulated market, and promotes informed, safer consumption. This move aligns the UK with effective international models and respects individual choice while strengthening public health protections
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Reassess the classification of Cannabis and decriminalize it.
Timeline
| 7 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jan 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Jan 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.