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Legalize cannabis. Create tax revenue, regulate sales and reduce crime. Its time

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Parliament must pass a new law to reclassify cannabis, creating a regulated market. This legislation should permit personal home cultivation, with clear limits (e.g., 3-6 plants), and establish a licensing and taxation system, while funding public health campaigns.
We must legalize and regulate cannabis. The current black market funds criminal activity and poses health risks from unregulated products. Legalization would generate over £1 billion in tax revenue, create jobs, and save police resources. It would allow for public health campaigns and quality control, protecting our communities. It's time for a pragmatic, evidence-based approach that prioritizes public health and social justice. This is a crucial step towards a safer and more prosperous society.

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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Legalise Cannabis Use and Sales for Adults over 18
Legalise Cannabis Use and Sales for Adults over 18

Timeline

2 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
19 Aug 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.