Support for legalising cannabis grows among British public
A new poll has found that 61% of Britons now support the legalisation of cannabis for medicinal purposes, up from 54% in 2019. The poll also found that 42% of Britons support the legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes.
A new poll has found that 61% of Britons now support the legalisation of cannabis for medicinal purposes, up from 54% in 2019. The poll also found that 42% of Britons support the legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes.
The poll, which was conducted by YouGov, surveyed 1,652 adults aged 18 and over. It found that support for legalising cannabis is highest among young people, with 71% of 18-24 year olds in favour of legalisation for medicinal purposes and 57% in favour of legalisation for recreational purposes.
The poll comes as the UK government is considering whether to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes. The government has said that it is “open-minded” about legalisation, but has also said that it needs to see more evidence of the benefits of cannabis before making a decision.
The poll findings suggest that there is growing public support for legalising cannabis in the UK. This is likely to put pressure on the government to make a decision on the issue sooner rather than later.
In addition to the growing public support, there is also a growing body of evidence to suggest that cannabis can be an effective treatment for a number of medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.
The UK government is currently considering a number of different options for legalising cannabis for medicinal purposes. One option is to allow doctors to prescribe cannabis to patients on a case-by-case basis. Another option is to create a system of licensed pharmacies that would sell cannabis products to patients with a prescription.
The government is also considering the issue of legalising cannabis for recreational purposes. However, the government has said that it is more cautious about legalisation for recreational purposes, as it is concerned about the potential negative impacts of cannabis use, such as addiction and impaired driving.
The poll findings suggest that the UK public is increasingly divided on the issue of legalising cannabis for recreational purposes. While 42% of Britons support legalisation, 38% oppose it.
The government is likely to take a cautious approach to legalising cannabis for recreational purposes. However, the growing public support for legalisation may eventually force the government to reconsider its position.
According to a recent poll conducted by YouGov, 61% of Britons now support the legalisation of cannabis for medicinal purposes, up from 54% in 2019. The poll also found that 42% of Britons support the legalisation of cannabis for recreational purposes 1. The poll surveyed 1,652 adults aged 18 and over and found that support for legalising cannabis is highest among young people, with 71% of 18-24 year olds in favour of legalisation for medicinal purposes and 57% in favour of legalisation for recreational purposes 1.
The UK government is currently considering whether to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes. The government has said that it is “open-minded” about legalisation, but has also said that it needs to see more evidence of the benefits of cannabis before making a decision 1.
In addition to the growing public support, there is also a growing body of evidence to suggest that cannabis can be an effective treatment for a number of medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis 1.
The UK government is currently considering a number of different options for legalising cannabis for medicinal purposes. One option is to allow doctors to prescribe cannabis to patients on a case-by-case basis. Another option is to create a system of licensed cannabis clubs, similar to those in Spain and the Netherlands 2.
It’s worth noting that cannabis is currently classified as a Class B drug in the UK, and recreational use is illegal 3. However, the recent poll findings suggest that there is growing public support for legalising cannabis in the UK, which may put pressure on the government to make a decision on the issue sooner rather than later.
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