Rejected petition Legalise cannabis

Cannabis should be legal as I believe If it was legalised we could cut down on crime rate. Not only that, but cannabis has many health benefits such as; prevent and treat GI disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome , inflammatory bowel disease , Crohn's, ulcerative colitis and more

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Legalise cannabis and expunge previous convictions for possession:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/638253

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Date submitted 29 September 2023
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