UK`s alcohol and drug policy

Bernhardt Iohanna Erna

Contents Alcohol and the law2

Selling alcohol to someone who is drunk ..2 Disorderly contact3 Selling to children.3

Drugs and the law4

Penalties for possession and dealing4 Cannabis .5 Penalties for supply,dealing,prod,trafficking5 Penalties for possession.5 Young people in possession6 Adult people in possession...6

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Alchohol and the law

The laws on selling and buying alcohol are clear, and violating those laws could result in arrest, prosecution and fines.

Selling alcohol to someone who is drunk

It is illegal to sell alcohol, or attempt to sell alcohol, to a person who is already drunk. It is also illegal to allow alcohol to be sold to someone who is intoxicated. Should this happen, those who could face prosecution include:

anyone who sells alcohol at the premise,the premises licence holder and the designated premises supervisor ,

any member or officer of a members club who could have prevented the sale,

anybody who attempt to buy alcohol for the drunk person Breaking the law could result in a fine of up to 1,000. If the convicted person is a personal licence holder, they could lose their licence.

Disorderly conduct
It is illegal to knowingly allow disorderly conduct on licensed premises. If it occurs, the staff, licence holder, designated supervisors, any member or officer of a club or a temporary event notice holder could be prosecuted and fined up to 1,000. It is also illegal to refuse to leave a licensed premises when ordered to do so by staff or police. Anyone who fails to cooperate when asked to leave because of their disorderly behaviour could be arrested and prosecuted. If convicted they could receive a fine up to 200.
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Selling to children
Selling alcohol to anyone under age 18 is illegal in England and Wales in all circumstances. Members club and non-profit organisations are not exempt from this restriction. The maximum fine for selling or supplying alcohol to children is 5,000. Personal licences can be suspended or forfeited at first offence.

Drugs and the law

The different kinds of controlled drugs, often referred to as 'illegal drugs', are divided into three different categories, or classes. These classes (A, B and C) carry different levels of penalty for possession and dealing. The Misuse of Drugs Act is the main piece of legislation covering drugs and their categorisation.

Penalties for possession and dealing

Possession: Clas Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, s A cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, amphetamines (if prepared for injection). Clas Amphetamines, s B Cannabis, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine. Clas Tranquilisers, some s C painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine. Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

Dealing: Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both.

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

All of the drugs on the list above - whether Class A, B or C are designated as controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Class A drugs are considered to be the most likely to cause harm. The Misuse of Drugs Act states that it is an offence to: possess a controlled substance unlawfully possess a controlled substance with intent to supply it
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 supply or offer to supply a controlled drug (even if it is given away for free) allow a house, flat or office to be used by people taking drugs Drug trafficking attracts serious punishment, including life imprisonment for Class A offences.

Cannabis
Cannabis was reclassified from Class C to Class B in January 2009. Penalties for supply, dealing, production and trafficking

The maximum penalty is 14 years imprisonment.

Penalties for possession The maximum penalty is five years imprisonment.

Young people in possession of cannabis A young person found to be in possession of cannabis will be arrested and taken to a police station where they can receive a reprimand, final warning or charge depending on the seriousness of the offence. Following one reprimand, any further offence will lead to a final warning or charge. Any further offence following a warning will normally result in criminal charges. After a final warning, the young offender must be referred to a Youth Offending Team to arrange a rehabilitation programme.
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This police enforcement is consistent with the structured framework for early juvenile offending established under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Adults in possession of cannabis Anyone caught in possession of cannabis could be arrested. Alternatively, police may: issue a warning (primarily for first-time offenders) issue a penalty notice for disorder, with an on-the-spot fine of 80

Bibliography http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk