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Reschedule psilocybin from Schedule 1 to 2 to allow for use in medical research

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Background

We ask the UK Government to reschedule psilocybin, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, to allow it to be used in clinical trials.

Additional details

We ask the UK Government to reschedule psilocybin from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 to allow medical research. Some studies show psilocybin can reduce depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms under clinical supervision. Rescheduling could enable safe, regulated research and potential therapeutic use.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Oxford EastAnneliese Dodds
16
Oxford West and AbingdonLayla Moran
11
Hastings and RyeHelena Dollimore
8
Glastonbury and SomertonSarah Dyke
7
Central DevonSir Mel Stride
6
Torridge and TavistockSir Geoffrey Cox
6
Brent WestBarry Gardiner
5
Brighton Kemptown and PeacehavenChris Ward
5
ExeterSteve Race
5
Hammersmith and ChiswickAndy Slaughter
4
Bethnal Green and StepneyRushanara Ali
4
PutneyFleur Anderson
4
Brighton PavilionSiân Berry
4
North DevonIan Roome
4
Hove and PortsladePeter Kyle
4
Islington South and FinsburyEmily Thornberry
4
LowestoftJess Asato
4
Beckenham and PengeLiam Conlon
3
Arundel and South DownsAndrew Griffith
3
PeckhamMiatta Fahnbulleh
3

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 743563.