This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Petition to stop the khat ban
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This e-petition is to oppose the ban on khat that has been approved by the House of Lords on 12 May 2014.
Khat consumption induces mild excitement similar to the effects of a strong coffee. The use of Khat brings people and communities together keeping culture and traditions alive, banning Khat would surely cause more harm than good.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs reported that Khat should not be banned because there was "insufficient evidence" it caused health problems and that Khat is less potent than many other commonly used stimulants.
Banning Khat would have a negative impact branding innocent, hard working people as criminals for a natural product no stronger than an energy drink.
Please sign this e-petition if you agree the decision to ban Khat should be reversed.
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