I'll start this week's

[Paul.M]

Class of drugs:-
(taken from DrugScope | DRUG INFORMATION | Drug laws )

The laws controlling drug use are complicated. The Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) regulates what are termed controlled drugs. It divides drugs into three classes as follows:
[h=4]Class A:[/h]These include, cocaine and crack (a form of cocaine), ecstasy, heroin, LSD, methadone, methamphetamine (crystal meth), magic mushrooms containing ester of psilocin and any Class B drug which is injected, such as, for example, amphetamine.
[h=4]Class B:[/h]These include amphetamine (not methamphetamine which is class A), barbiturates, codeine, ketamine and cannabis.
[h=4]Class C:[/h]These include anabolic steroids and minor tranquillisers. Also Khat.
Class A drugs are treated by the law as the most dangerous. Offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act can include:

• Possession of a controlled drug.
• Possession with intent to supply another person.
• Production, cultivation or manufacture of controlled drugs.
• Supplying another person with a controlled drug.
• Offering to supply another person with a controlled drug.
• Import or export of controlled drugs.
• Allowing premises you occupy or manage to be used for the consumption of certain controlled drugs (smoking of cannabis or opium but not use of other controlled drugs) or supply or production of any controlled drug.

N.B. Certain controlled drugs such as amphetamines, barbiturates, methadone, minor tranquillisers and occasionally heroin can be obtained through a legitimate doctor’s prescription. In such cases their possession is not illegal.
The law is even more complicated by the fact that some drugs are covered by other laws, are not covered at all or treated in an exceptional way under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Alcohol is not illegal for an over 5 year old to consume away from licensed premises. It is an offence for a vendor to knowingly sell to an under 18 year old. A 14 year old can go into a pub alone but not consume alcohol. A 16 year old can buy and consume beer, port, cider or perry (but not spirits) in a pub if having a meal in an area set aside for this purpose. In some areas there are by laws restricting drinking of alcohol on the streets at any age. Police also have powers to confiscate alcohol from under 18s who drink in public places.

 

[Paul.M]

I left in the Alcohol bit just for debate. Did you know that 14 year old can buy beer in a pub? I did'nt!

 

[telectrix]

He is already on something isn't he?? he has to be

nick clegg is obviously on weed, as every time he speaks it's flob adob a dob.

 

[D Skelton]

I left in the Alcohol bit just for debate. Did you know that 14 year old can buy beer in a pub? I did'nt!

They can't, nor can a 16 year old.

Beer, port, cider or perry can be consumed by someone over the age of 16 whilst eating a meal and is under the constant supervision of someone over the age of 18. The alcohol must be purchased by the adult who is responsible for the supervision of the child/children whilst eating their meal.

 

[Paul.M]

They can't, nor can a 16 year old.

Beer, port, cider or perry can be consumed by someone over the age of 16 whilst eating a meal and is under the constant supervision of someone over the age of 18. The alcohol must be purchased by the adult who is responsible for the supervision of the child/children whilst eating their meal.

Yes, sorry it does say 16 and not 14.

The statement of:- " if having a meal in an area set aside for this purpose." The purpose of eating or the purpose for 16 year old to order drinks? Cant see many pubs setting aside an area for the latter.

 

[telectrix]

never mind the alcohol, who in their right mind legalised 14 and 16 year olds?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLuEY6jN6gY

 

[D Skelton]

Yes, sorry it does say 16 and not 14.

The statement of:- " if having a meal in an area set aside for this purpose." The purpose of eating or the purpose for 16 year old to order drinks? Cant see many pubs setting aside an area for the latter.

There doesn't have to be a specific area set out for the consumption of alcohol by those aged 16 and 17 whilst eating table meals, however a licenced premesis may have specific stipulations in their premesis licence.

A 16 or 17 year old can never under any circumstances order alcohol. It has to be purchased by a person over the age of 18 and it can only be consumed by the 16 or 17 year old if they are eating a table meal and are under the constant supervision of the person aged 18 or over.

 

[Paul.M]

" A 16 year old can buy and consume beer, port, cider or perry (but not spirits) in a pub if having a meal in an area set aside for this purpose."

Only going by what their web site says, dont think its correct myself.

 

[D Skelton]

"A 16 year old can buy and consume beer, port, cider or perry (but not spirits) in a pub if having a meal in an area set aside for this purpose."

Only going by what their web site says, dont think its correct myself.

Yeah, it's wrong mate. I learned the licensing act by rote when I got my personal licence.

 

[Octopus]

Yes, sorry it does say 16 and not 14.

The statement of:- " if having a meal in an area set aside for this purpose." The purpose of eating or the purpose for 16 year old to order drinks? Cant see many pubs setting aside an area for the latter.

That law's been in place for decades but its up the Landlord if they want to allow it.

 

[shanky887614]

That law's been in place for decades but its up the Landlord if they want to allow it.

the landlord could only serve people over 40 if they wanted to.

 

[dingledong]

I can't believe most off you
So legalise drugs make it easier to start and more people will start more people won't work cos once it's got it's hooks into you all you think about is drugs and where do I get my next fix you do.t want to work you can't work so let's make it easier

More like let's make it harder on the shuts who sell it no it's no buts it's attempted murder

 

[dingledong]

I can't believe most off you m
So legalise drugs make it easier to start and more people will start more people won't work cos once it's got it's hooks into you all you think about is drugs and where do I get my next fix you do.t want to work you can't work so let's make it easier

More like let's make it harder on the shuts who sell it no it's no buts it's attempted murder

 

[dingledong]

Also in an earlier thread about immigration and you were saying the government were paying for cars and taxis for immigrants and you said wives tales etc
Josie Cunningham a class a scrounger
2014 claims free taxis courtesy of the taxpayer as she is to infamous to get public transport £6000 she claimed and your saying it's all second hand rumours ! ! !

 

[trev]

The idea that if someone starts with a joint now and again they'll automatically end up with a needle in their testicles because all their other veins have collapsed has been proven to be as ridiculous as the concept of granny having a small sherry and ending up under a bridge with a bottle of meths turning tricks. Gateway drugs don't exist, if you have an addictive personality you will end up addicted to something, it really is that simple.
At present the drugs trade is worth an estimated £8 billion. That's eight thousand million pounds being pushed into criminal hands and being used to finance ......
You'd rather that continue?
Other countries have legalised drugs, Portugal for example, and have seen rates of addictions, hospitalisations, secondary infections such as HIV fall. What do you say to that?
There'll always be a black market but better to have things like this regulated and controlled so that purity standards, production standards can be checked is the way forward.
Cannabis resin samples have been tested and found to contain engine oil and dog faeces. That would not happen if proper standards were in force.