Rejected petition Legalize and regulate cannabis for responsible medicinal and recreational use.

We ask the Government to legalize cannabis, regulate its sale and use, and decriminalize possession. Introduce strict licensing for production, ensure product safety, and tax sales to fund public services. Promote education on responsible use and reduce harm while addressing the illegal market.

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Legalizing cannabis will reduce illegal markets, provide safer products, and generate significant tax revenue to support public services like healthcare and education. Other countries have shown legalization can reduce crime, ease pressure on police and courts, and create jobs. It allows for better public health outcomes by regulating quality and promoting responsible use. The UK has an opportunity to adopt an evidence-based policy that benefits society and the economy.

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You may wish to sign the following petitions:

Legalise recreational cannabis & release those convicted of cannabis offences.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707970

Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700860

Reassess the classification of Cannabis and decriminalize it.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700385

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Date submitted 14 January 2025
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