Information:
Drugs
We takeall reasonablestepswithin itspowers to
discourage theuseof illegal drugsamongst itsstudents.We remind
students living in residences thatpossessionof illegal substances
isacriminal offenceas ispossessionwith intent tosupply.
It isTheStudent Villagepolicy not to tolerate theuseof illegal substanceson its landor in
itsbuildings. Students found tobeusingdrugsor inpossessionof or knowingly allowing
any illegal substance, includingcannabis, tobeusedonor off campuswill bedisciplined
inaccordancewith theUniversity’sRegulationsonStudent Discipline.
Supply andpossession is anarrestableoffence. Buying illegal drugs for a friendor sharing
themcanalsobeclassedas supplying.
Illegal Drugs
A
Ecstasy, Crack, Heroin, Cocaine, LSDandMagicMushrooms.
It is illegal tohave, giveaway or deal inClassAdrugs. Offences under ClassAare the
most serious andcarry theheaviest penalties.
Possession
Up to7 years in jail plus anunlimited fine
Supplying/dealingandpossessionwith intent tosupply
Life imprisonment plus anunlimited fine
B
Cannabis,Mephedrone (MCAT), amphetamines (speed).
The law treats anyClassBdrug that isprepared for injectionas aClassAdrug. It is illegal
tohave, giveaway or deal inClassBdrugs. Possessionwith intent to supply is also illegal.
Possession
Up to5 years in jail plus anunlimited fine
Supplying/dealingandpossessionwith intent tosupply
Up to14 years in jail plus anunlimited fine
C
GHB, anabolic steroids and tranquillisers suchasValium.
It is illegal tohave, giveaway or deal inClassCdrugs.
Possessionwith intent to supply is also illegal, as isgrowing
Cannabisplants. Possessionof anabolic steroids for
personal use is legal incertaincircumstances.
Possession
Up to2 years in jail plus anunlimited fine
Supplying/dealingandpossessionwith intent tosupply
Life imprisonment plus anunlimited fine.
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