Petition Make the production, sale and consumption of cannabis legal in the UK

Since cannabis was legalised in California and other countries, local economies have benefited from legalised marijuana dispensaries, which can help boost the economy and create new jobs. Legalisation can also eradicate the stigma that has surrounded marijuana for years.

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Research has shown potential medical benefits to people with medical conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, ptsd, etc. Legalisation, with clear rules on distribution, similar to America, could create new jobs and stimulate the economy. It would also stop people being sent to prison for marijuana use or possession, which should save the police, courts and prison system thousands of pounds.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

1,174 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 1,174 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 9 May 2023
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