PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Legalise Cannabis for Recreational Use in the UK
Legalise cannabis for adults aged 18 and over so that adults can make safe choices without fear of criminal prosecution. Introduce a regulated market with strict age limits Tax cannabis sales and use the revenue to fund healthcare, mental health services, education, and community programs.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
We, the undersigned, call on the UK Government to legalise the recreational use of cannabis.
Evidence from countries and states that have legalised cannabis — such as Canada, Colorado, and California — shows that a regulated legal market can:
Reduce crime by cutting the illegal drug trade
Protect public health with regulated, tested products
Generate significant tax revenue (£1–1.5 billion/year estimated in the UK) that can fund schools, the NHS, and social programs