... anyone can be in legal possession of many benzodiazepines, so as long as the use is one of medicinal use. This schedule includes persons listed under schedule 2 and 3. However, the supply of drugs under schedule 4 must be from an authorised person, otherwise supply will be deemed illegal. Schedule 5 is concerned mainly with compounded medicine which contains small amounts of a controlled drug like cocaine or morphine. These drugs maybe purchased over the counter, so as long as the amount is not easily recoverable. The sentencing in relation to the possession of illegal drugs varies dependant on the intention of the person. A person in possession of a Class A drug will receive sentences of 6 months imprisonment or £5,000 fine or both in a Magistrates Court. However the sentence is significantly higher in the Crown Court with sentences of up to 7 years imprisonment or unlimited fine or both. Possession ...

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