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Cannabis is treated more seriously from today

Monday 26 January 2009 at 8:05 am | In News | Post Comment Cannabis is reclassified up to a class B drug (from class C) with effect from today, 26 January 2009.

For possession the penalty on indictment increases from 2 to 5 years’ imprisonment.  In the Magistrates’ Court – where most possession cases are heard – the maximum penalty remains the same at 3 months, but the maximum fine goes up from £1,000 to £2,500.

For the supply and production the penalty increases to 6 months and/or a £5,000 fine up from 3 months and £2,500.
The penalties for other offences relating to cannabis are unaffected. The maximum penalty for supplying or producing cannabis is 14 years.