Drugs
Drugs and the law
Drug laws seek to protect the public from harm, punish the criminals who keep the illegal drug-trade going and to minimise the negative effects of illegal drugs on communities.
Companies, doctors or individuals who need to apply for domestic licences will find information on licensing (new window) on the Tackling Drugs website.
The Drugs Act 2005 introduced new powers for the police to test for class A drugs, and classified magic mushrooms a class A drug. Read about the Drugs Act 2005 (new window) on the Tackling drugs website.
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Information about the classification of cannabis, and penalties related to it
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Learn which drugs are considered the most dangerous, and penalties associated with each class
