More drugs/legal information websites
- www.release.org.uk Runs helplines for people in trouble with the law over drugs
- www.talktofrank.com Big government information site about drugs
Drugs and the Law
Legal Advice
It is an offence to knowingly have illegal drugs in
your possession, to supply or intend to supply
them to another person, and to grow or produce
them. The law says that ‘supplying’ can include
passing drugs among friends or allowing people
to take drugs in your house. Drugs fall into 3
classes, for example:
- Class A: cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms, methadone
- Class B: amphetamines
- Class C: cannabis, anabolic steroids and some tranquillisers
Penalties
These are the maximum penalties.
| Class A | Class B | Class C | |
| Possession | 7 years in prison &/or unlimited fine |
5 years in prison | 2 years in prison |
| Supply | life in prison &/or unlimited fine |
14 years in prison &/or unlimited fine |
5 years in prison &/or unlimited fine |
NOTE: Cannabis is now a Class C substance but it is still illegal and police are continuing to arrest users. Driving under the influence of cannabis or any other drug is an offence.
