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This petition was submitted during the 2010 to 2015 Parliament

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Closed petition Legalise cannabis

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A desire for the House of Commons to give a comprehensive debate regarding the merits of legalising cannabis.

A need for Parliament to discuss the consequences of legalisation on health, the police force, the economy and our civil liberties.

An aim to classify cannabis in line with drugs such as alcohol and tobacco.

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    This petition will stay open until 4 August 2012.