Conservatives dismiss 200,000-strong petition to legalize cannabis
government say the drug causes misery and harm
government say the drug causes misery and harm
The government's official reply to the online petition states "Substantial scientific evidence shows cannabis is a harmful drug that can damage human health.
"There are no plans to legalise cannabis as it would not address the harm to individuals and communities.
"Cannabis can unquestionably cause harm to individuals and society.
"Legalisation of cannabis would not eliminate the crime committed by the illicit trade, nor would it address the harms associated with drug dependence and the misery that this can cause to families."
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