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White Ribbon - Drugs resources

White Ribbon - Drugs resources
The Law On Drugs

In the UK the Misuse of Drugs Act is the main piece of legislation covering the law on controlled (also known as illegal) drugs. Drugs are divided into 3 classifications. These are Class A: Class B: Class C. Each classification carries a different punishment for possession or supplying (dealing).

The Act also states that it is an offence to...

  • possess a controlled substance unlawfully
  • possess a controlled substance with intent to supply
  • supply or offer to supply a controlled drug - even if it is given away free
  • allow a house, flat or office to be used by people taking drugs.

Possession: is having one or more illegal drugs with the intention of distributing, selling or using.

Supplying: is being in possession of one or more illegal drugs with the intention of supplying them to other people. Supplying doesn't just apply to dealers! If it's suspected that the person found with illegal drugs is going to share them with friends, this is considered to be supplying.

  • Class A Possession: up to 7 years in prison  Supplying: up to life in prison
  • Class B Possession: up to 5 years in prison  Supplying: up to 14 years in prison
  • Class C Possession: up to 2 years in prison  Supplying: up to 14 years in prison

All classifications can carry an unlimited fine.

For more information order our leaflets on drugs from Resources

 

 

In the UK the Misuse of Drugs Act is the main piece of legislation covering the law on controlled (also known as illegal) drugs. Drugs are divided into 3 classifications. These are Class A: Class B: Class C. Each classification carries a different punishment for possession or supplying (dealing).

The Act also states that it is an offence to...

  • possess a controlled substance unlawfully
  • possess a controlled substance with intent to supply
  • supply or offer to supply a controlled drug - even if it is given away free
  • allow a house, flat or office to be used by people taking drugs.

Possession: is having one or more illegal drugs with the intention of distributing, selling or using.

Supplying: is being in possession of one or more illegal drugs with the intention of supplying them to other people. Supplying doesn't just apply to dealers! If it's suspected that the person found with illegal drugs is going to share them with friends, this is considered to be supplying.

  • Class A Possession: up to 7 years in prison  Supplying: up to life in prison
  • Class B Possession: up to 5 years in prison  Supplying: up to 14 years in prison
  • Class C Possession: up to 2 years in prison  Supplying: up to 14 years in prison

All classifications can carry an unlimited fine.

For more information order our leaflets on drugs from Resources

 

 
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