This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Legalise the use of CBD in flower and leaf form.
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Legalise CBD in flower form to allow alternative methods of consumption and catch up with the rest of the modern world.
With the world moving into a new and modern era, I believe the restrictions on "plants" should change. King Henry VIII supported farmers growing hemp, and in 2020 you can be imprisoned for 5 years for possessing a plant. CBD in controlled form has many proven benefits. The legalisation could also aid in collecting some much needed tax to soften the blow of COVID-19 expenditures.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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When this petition was initially rejected we provided some incorrect information on the legality of certain substances, which has now been removed.
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