{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/768493.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":768493,"attributes":{"action":"Legalise Cannabis in the United Kingdom with Responsible Regulations","background":"legalise cannabis under a clear, controlled, and responsible framework that prioritises public health, safety, and personal freedom Allow adults to legally possess and use cannabis.Permit households to grow a maximum of three cannabis plants per residence for personal use.","additional_details":"The current approach to cannabis in the UK is outdated and ineffective. Criminalisation:\r\nWastes police resources on non-violent offences\r\nFuels illegal markets and unregulated products\r\nPrevents safe education and harm reduction\r\nReduce crime by removing profits from illegal trade\r\nGenerate tax revenue to support public services, including healthcare and education\r\nEnsure safer, tested products for consumers\r\nRespect the rights of responsible adults while maintaining public order","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-04-28T00:38:04.296Z","updated_at":"2026-05-19T12:33:08.796Z","rejected_at":"2026-05-19T12:33:08.799Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-28T01:10:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nLegalise and regulate cannabis for adults across the United Kingdom\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760967"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}