Rejected petition Decriminalization of Cannabis

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We desire for the Houses of Parliament to fairly debate the illegality of cannabis. Too many good people are ending up with criminal records over the use of a plant, that grows naturally.

Decriminalization would take the money out of drug gangs that use minors to sell the cannabis for them. Also bringing in legislation would make it harder for young teenagers to get hold of cannabis.

It could generate revenue for the country.

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Date submitted 17 December 2013
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