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| PEPPA FACTSHEET - THE LAW |
| Class A Drugs Cocaine Crack Ecstacy Heroin LSD (acid) Prepared Magic Mushrooms It is illegal to have, give away or deal in class A drugs. Possession with intent to supply is also illegal. Offences under class A are the most serious and carry out the heaviest penalties. Maximum Penalties Possession: 7 years in prison plus an unlimited fine. Supply: Life imprisonment plus an unlimited fine Possession with intent to supply: Life imprisonment plus unlimited fine. |
| Class C Drugs Cannabis Tranquilisers GHB Anabolic Steroids Its illegal to have, give away or deal in class C drugs. Possession with intent to supply is also illegal. Its also illegal to grow cannabis plants. Possession of anabolic steroids for personal use can sometimes be legal. Maximum Penalties Possession: 2 years in jail plus unlimited fine Supply: 14 years in jail plus unlimited fine Possession with intent to supply: 14 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. |
| Class B Drugs Speed Amphetamine The Law treats and class B drug that is prepared for injection as a class A drug. It is illegal to have, give away or deal class B drugs. Possession with intent to supply is also illegal. Maximum Penalties Possession: 5 years in prison plus an unlimited fine Supply: 14 Years in jail plus unlimited fine Possession with intent to supply: 14 years in jail plus unlimited fine. |
| The law puts all illegal drugs into three classes: A, B and C this is according to the harm that they can do to you. Class A being the most harmful and C the least harmful. The law regards dealing in drugs, including possessionw ith intent to supply as being a more seroious offence than possession for personal use! |
| What this means for you: What happens to you if you commit an offence will depend on the circumstances such as whether its your first time offence and how serious it is. For instance supplying your friends with a class A drug is more serious than possessing a small amount of class C drug for personal use Under 18: If it is a less serious case you will be arrested and taken to the police station, your drugs will be confiscated and you will be given a reprimand or warning. If its not your first time offence, or if the offence is more serious, you are much more likely to end up in court. Over 18: If its a less serious offence, you may not be arrested. The police will confiscate the drug and give you a warning If its not your first offence, or the offence is more serious, you are much more likely to end up in court. Going to court: If you are found guilty of a less serious offence you may be fined or given a community sentence ( which could include getting help for your drug problem). For more serious offences, such as dealing, you could be sent to prison or a young offenders institution. |
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