Rejected petition Legalise Weed In The United Kingdom

Marijuana is far less dangerous than some drugs which are legal, such as alcohol and tobacco.

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Medicinal use: Marijuana can be used as medicine because it helps to stimulate apetite and relieve nausea in cancer and AIDS patients.
Hemp: The hemp plant is a valuable natural resource. Legalizing marijuana would eliminate the confusion surrounding hemp and allow us to take advantage of hemp's agricultural and industrial uses.

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

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Date submitted 14 July 2016
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