Petition

Legalise Cannabis Fully: Medical, Sale, Growing, Recreational

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Legalise cannabis fully by 2025 for medicinal & recreational use, including growing, production, sale & adult use (18+). Regulate for safety, taxes, reduced crime & medical relief. Unlike decriminalisation, legalisation ensures quality & revenue. Act now for a safer, united UK.
Current UK cannabis laws force medical firms to irradiate crops and use poor growing methods, harming quality and patients. Restrictive regulations create a framework which in term is leading to a medical firm monopoly, stifling legal companies and fueling a new black market. Full legalization by 2025 will enable safe, high-quality cannabis production, open opportunities for all businesses, and reduce illegal trade, fostering a united, thriving UK community with economic and social benefits.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Timeline

5 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
15 May 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 May 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.