Rejected petition Make production, cultivation, sale, recreational/medicinal use of cannabis legal

Why does government still deny public outcry at the current status of cannabis within the 'War on Drugs'. Efficient and strategic planning could place the UK in the epicenter of the booming cannabis industry. Despite efforts, cannabis is still readily available in ALL towns and cities. LEGALISE NOW!

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Legalise now, start preparing for the cannabis industry - It's at your doorstep whether you like it or not!

The industry is evolving and the UK is being left in the dirt.
Source : ArcView Group, which tracks the cannabis markets.
'Legal US pot sales soar to $5.4B in 2015.

In relation to cannabis being a serious public health issue - of course it is - just the same way cigarettes destroy your lungs or the wine you drink destroys your liver. The key to a growing economy is embracing change.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/121449 and https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/118978

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Date submitted 16 April 2016
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