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The Law

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 regulates what are termed 'controlled drugs' and divides these drugs into three classes:

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Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, PMA, magic mushrooms, amphetamines (if prepared for injection).

Amphetamines, cannabis, mephedrone, methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine.

Tranquilisers, some painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), ketamine.

Drug Classes	Penalty for Possession	Possession for dealing
Class A	Up to 7 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.	Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class B	Up to 5 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.	Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class C	Up to 2 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.	Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

Possession of a controlled substance unlawfully
Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to supply it
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug (even where no charge is made for the drug)
Production, cultivation or manufacture of controlled drugs
Allowing premises you occupy or manage to be used unlawfully for the purpose of producing or supplying controlled drugs