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Drugs (Reclassification) Bill

A Bill to provide for the reclassification of cannabis

What this bill does

The Bill would provide for the reclassification of cannabis as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

30 October 2008

In Plain English

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This Bill would reclassify cannabis as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. If enacted, it would change the legal status of cannabis and the associated penalties and enforcement. The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

Reclassifies cannabis as Class B under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Introduced in the House of Commons and sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
Currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons.
If enacted, would change how cannabis offences are treated in law and potentially alter penalties and enforcement.
Affects the criminal justice system and those involved in cannabis offences.

Progress

The Bill is at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons; it has not yet progressed to committee or further stages.

Who is affected?

People who use cannabisPeople charged with cannabis possession, production or supplyThe police and other law enforcement officersProsecutors, defence lawyers, and the courtsPrison and probation services

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

Documents (2)

Bill as introduced - html version

BillCommons

19 Feb 2008

Bill as introduced - pdf version

BillCommons

19 Feb 2008

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.