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Drugs and criminal law in the United Kingdom

Drugs and criminal law in the United Kingdom. Misuse of Drugs Act. The main piece of legislation dealing with drugs In work since 1971 Classifies the controlled drugs Sets the penalties for pos s e s sion and supply. Drugs subject to this Act are known as „controlled drugs“.

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Drugs and criminal law in the United Kingdom

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  1. Drugs and criminal law in the United Kingdom

  2. Misuse of Drugs Act • The main piece of legislation dealing with drugs • In work since 1971 • Classifies the controlled drugs • Sets the penalties for possession and supply

  3. Drugs subject to this Act are known as „controlled drugs“

  4. Classification • Class A drugs • Class B drugs • Class C drugs

  5. Class A • Include :ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, methyl amphetamine, other amphetamines prepared for injection • Penalties for possession :Up to 7 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both. • Penalties for dealing :Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

  6. Class B • Include :cannabis, amphetamines, methylphenidate (Ritalin), pholcodine • Penalties for possession :Up to 5 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both • Penalties for dealing :Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

  7. Class C • Include :tranquilisers, some painkillers, GHB, ketamine, steroids • Penalties for possession :Up to 2 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both • Penalties for dealing :Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

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