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Transfer reserved power for Drug Classification to the Northern Ireland Assembly

Submitted on Monday 17th October 2016

Published on Friday 21st October 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 21st April 2017

Signatures: 345

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Transfer reserved power for Drug Classification to the Northern Ireland Assembly

Petition Details

Drug classification powers remain reserved to Westminster. The present system of drug classification is based on historical assumptions, not scientific assessment. The Scottish Government want to consider reforming laws to allow the medicinal use of cannabis. Northern Ireland should do the same

Additional Information

There is strong evidence that medical cannabis helps with chronic pain; spasticity (common, disabling and painful after stroke or brain injury and common in those suffering from multiple sclerosis, as examples); for nausea and vomiting, especially during chemotherapy; and for the management of anxiety. It is also useful in sleep disorders, for appetite stimulation, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, severe childhood epilepsies, bladder problems and even for control of some cancers.


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