Classifications and penalties
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Drugs classifications illegal drugs are classif led under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. although some are also regulated by the Medicines Act 1968. The higher the class, the greater the penalty after conviction.
Class A Heroin, methadone, cocaine, Ecstasy LSD, amphetamines (if prepared for injection) and magic (psilocybin) mushrooms (if prepared for use).
A conviction for possession can lead to a maximum of seven years' imprisonment and a fine. Conviction for supply, or intent to supply. can lead to life imprisonment and a fine. Class B Amphetamines (speed), barbiturates and cannabis/hashish/marijuana. Cannabis is set to be reclassified as a Class C drug from 29 January 2004, but convictions for supply and intent (cultivation) are likely to be as for Class B.
Maximum penalties for possession are five years in prison and a fine while, for supply or intent to supply, a conviction could result in 14 years imprisonment, plus a fine.
Class C Anabolic steroids and benzodiazepines (tranquillisers such as Valium, Temazepam), as well as some mild amphetamines.
Possession could result in a two-year prison sentence, and a five-year sentence, plus fine, for supply or intent to supply.