Petition · Home Office
Decriminalise the possession and use of marijuana & cannabis products in the UK
Closed
230 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to review the classification of marijuana and decriminalise the possession and use of marijuana and cannabis-related products in the UK. We believe people shouldn’t be prosecuted or fined for what we believe is a private act of intoxication in their homes or public.
Many opinion polls have found that many British people are in favour of decriminalisation of marijuana. We believe in a time of legal backlogs and pressure on the police, a change to the law could assist in alleviating these problems by possibly freeing up state resources and eliminating a climate of fear.
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
230
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
13 Aug 2025
Closed
13 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.