Rejected petition Legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use for adults over the age of 18

For too long now the UK government has turned a blind eye to the scientific evidence that shows cannabis is NOT harmful to an individuals health and greatly improves the lives of millions of people affected by illnesses and diseases such as crohns, cancer, MS, and epilepsy.

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US government admits cannabis shrinks cancer cells-
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/government-finally-admits-cannabis-kills-6303176

Cannabis gives children with Dravet syndrome their lives back-
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/07/health/charlotte-child-medical-marijuana/

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/12/10/health/medical-marijuana-child/

WebMD article on cannabis-
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/medical-marijuana-research-web

http://www.endourpain.org/

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Date submitted 18 July 2016
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