This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Rejected petition Legalisation of marijuana

The legalisation of marijuana would benefit us all. It would benefit the economy and make the U.K. a safer place. Reducing drug related crimes would relieve pressure on the already overpopulated prisons and would allow for the substance to be moderated and safer for general use.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/200021

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