This statistic presents attitudes regarding the legalization of cannabis among Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. While a majority of 58 percent supported the usage of cannabis for medical conditions, only 16 percent also stated that it should be legalized for recreational use.
Support of the legalization of cannabis among Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016
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