Rejected petition Allow the public to vote on the legalisation of Cannabis for recreational use.

It's about time that the British public are given the freedom to vote on the legalisation of Cannabis. Many other countries have already done so and have seen benefits from this.

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Take the criminal side of Cannabis and put it in the past where it belongs. Free up funding and time for the police which is wasted on chasing and prosecuting people for the use of a natural non toxic substance. Regulate and tax the market.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318654

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Date submitted 23 October 2020
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