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http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/69568
high everyone,
cannabis users in the uk are in desperate need of cannabis law reform - and we need YOUR help in order to achieve it. to quote wikipedia:
Cannabis is illegal to possess, grow, distribute or sell in the UK without the appropriate licences.[19] It is a Class B drug, with penalties for unlicensed dealing, unlicensed production and unlicensed trafficking of up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both.[19] The maximum penalty for unauthorised or sanctioned possession is five years in prison.[19] It is, however, worth noting that a "Cannabis warning" can be issued for small amounts of cannabis (generally less than 1 ounce of herbal cannabis, or a slightly higher quantity of hashish) if it is found to be for personal use. This entails the police keeping a record, albeit one which carries no fine and does not show up on CRB checks (although may well show up on a CRB anyway due to poor police administration).[20] From 2004 to 2009 it was a Class C drug.[21]
In the survey-year ending March 2014, possession of cannabis offences accounted for 67% of all police recorded drug offences in the UK.[22]
we already know why legalizing cannabis makes sense, but for those of us in the uk, having to deal with criminal gangs and paramilitary organisations to gain access to our much needed medicine is simply part of our every day life. we are constantly having to risk our jobs and homes, not to mention facing long term prison sentences and substantial fines, purely because our politicians and law makers are severely misinformed when it comes to this natural miracle
obviously, we aren't going to achieve effective legislation over night, but we need to start somewhere. most of the laws passed today will be passed because they - directly or indirectly - pay money into the pockets of our politicians and lawmakers. as an example, the privatisation of the nhs is motivated purely by greed, without concern for those of us who need it, because the vast majority of our politicians have stakes in private health care services such as bupa
given that our politicians are driven by monetary gain, we have decided to meet them half way. we are asking for a licensing system to be considered, where a grower will pay a fee to obtain a licence, allowing them to grow their own cannabis at home, for their own use, no exceptions. as with all licences, any rules broken will result in the licence being revoked
allowing cannabis users to grow their own plants at home will effectively devalue the trade for criminal gangs. almost all victims involved in the cannabis trade are those who are forced to work, disputes over money owed, "turf" wars etc. the victims are never directly affected by the use of cannabis.
category 4, lesser role of the cps guidelines (growing for personal use) currently ranges from a short community order, to a fine. if this one category were to be legalised, it would certainly cut the number of more serious offences in relation, if not eradicate them all together
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WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
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IF YOU ARE A UK RESIDENT/BRITISH CITIZEN
IF YOU ARE NOT A UK RESIDENT/BRITISH CITIZEN
our brothers and sisters across the pond and throughout the globe can help as well, simply by spreading the word! facebook, twitter, tumblr, shout outs, forum signatures, online or offline, please, if you know any british citizens/uk residents, please ask them to sign the petition and support us! it only takes a minute and we'll love you forever!
as i've said, the uk laws surrounding cannabis are in need of serious reform - starting today!
stay high and be happy
peace
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/69568
high everyone,
cannabis users in the uk are in desperate need of cannabis law reform - and we need YOUR help in order to achieve it. to quote wikipedia:
Cannabis is illegal to possess, grow, distribute or sell in the UK without the appropriate licences.[19] It is a Class B drug, with penalties for unlicensed dealing, unlicensed production and unlicensed trafficking of up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both.[19] The maximum penalty for unauthorised or sanctioned possession is five years in prison.[19] It is, however, worth noting that a "Cannabis warning" can be issued for small amounts of cannabis (generally less than 1 ounce of herbal cannabis, or a slightly higher quantity of hashish) if it is found to be for personal use. This entails the police keeping a record, albeit one which carries no fine and does not show up on CRB checks (although may well show up on a CRB anyway due to poor police administration).[20] From 2004 to 2009 it was a Class C drug.[21]
In the survey-year ending March 2014, possession of cannabis offences accounted for 67% of all police recorded drug offences in the UK.[22]
we already know why legalizing cannabis makes sense, but for those of us in the uk, having to deal with criminal gangs and paramilitary organisations to gain access to our much needed medicine is simply part of our every day life. we are constantly having to risk our jobs and homes, not to mention facing long term prison sentences and substantial fines, purely because our politicians and law makers are severely misinformed when it comes to this natural miracle
obviously, we aren't going to achieve effective legislation over night, but we need to start somewhere. most of the laws passed today will be passed because they - directly or indirectly - pay money into the pockets of our politicians and lawmakers. as an example, the privatisation of the nhs is motivated purely by greed, without concern for those of us who need it, because the vast majority of our politicians have stakes in private health care services such as bupa
given that our politicians are driven by monetary gain, we have decided to meet them half way. we are asking for a licensing system to be considered, where a grower will pay a fee to obtain a licence, allowing them to grow their own cannabis at home, for their own use, no exceptions. as with all licences, any rules broken will result in the licence being revoked
allowing cannabis users to grow their own plants at home will effectively devalue the trade for criminal gangs. almost all victims involved in the cannabis trade are those who are forced to work, disputes over money owed, "turf" wars etc. the victims are never directly affected by the use of cannabis.
category 4, lesser role of the cps guidelines (growing for personal use) currently ranges from a short community order, to a fine. if this one category were to be legalised, it would certainly cut the number of more serious offences in relation, if not eradicate them all together
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WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
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IF YOU ARE A UK RESIDENT/BRITISH CITIZEN
- first and foremost, we would ask that you please sign this petition: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/69568 if this petition reaches 100,000 signatures, the matter at hand WILL be brought before the house of commons, to be debated by those who DO have the ability to change the law
- secondly, and perhaps even more importantly, we ask that you spread the word! facebook, twitter, tumblr, online or offline, please, get your family and friends to sign the petition and support us!
IF YOU ARE NOT A UK RESIDENT/BRITISH CITIZEN
our brothers and sisters across the pond and throughout the globe can help as well, simply by spreading the word! facebook, twitter, tumblr, shout outs, forum signatures, online or offline, please, if you know any british citizens/uk residents, please ask them to sign the petition and support us! it only takes a minute and we'll love you forever!
as i've said, the uk laws surrounding cannabis are in need of serious reform - starting today!
stay high and be happy
peace
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/69568