Drugs & the Law

Possession of controlled substances is illegal, and may result in imprisonment. For details on your rights please go to: www.urban75.org/legal/rights.html

Here is an up to date list (as of December, 2008) of substance classifications. Class A are considered the most detrimental to society, and therefore have more severe punishments, this is followed by Class B, and Class C in descending order.

Below is a list of the most common substances, however, there are many more which are also illegal to posses and supply, for a complete list go to:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/cdlist.pdf

Class A drugs

Include:

• Ecstasy
• LSD
• Heroin
• Cocaine
• Crack
• Magic mushrooms (whether prepared or fresh)
• Methylamphetamine (crystal meth)
• other amphetamines if prepared for injection

Penalties for possession

Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

Penalties for dealing

Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

Class B drugs

Include:

• Cannabis
• Amphetamines
• Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
• Pholcodine

Penalties for possession

Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

Penalties for dealing

Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

Class C drugs

Include:

• Tranquilisers
• some painkillers
• GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyrate)
• Ketamine

Penalties for possession

Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

Penalties for dealing

Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both.

Check this site regularly for updates.
Or go to: www.scottishlaw.org.uk/lawscotland/narcotics.html for more details.