UK drug classification system

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/UK_drug_classification_system
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf drug classification system
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:Home_Office
gptkbp:appliesTo controlled drugs
gptkbp:class perceived harm and misuse potential
gptkbp:Class_A_example gptkb:ecstasy
cocaine
amphetamine
gptkbp:Class_B_example cannabis
amphetamine
gptkbp:Class_C_example gptkb:anabolic_steroids
gptkb:ketamine
gptkbp:classifiesDrugsInto gptkb:Class_B
Class A
Class C
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:beer
gptkb:tobacco
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:criticizedFor inconsistencies in classification
lack of scientific basis
gptkbp:establishedBy gptkb:Misuse_of_Drugs_Act_1971
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label UK drug classification system
gptkbp:penaltiesForClassA up to life imprisonment for supply
gptkbp:penaltiesForClassB up to 14 years imprisonment for supply
gptkbp:penaltiesForClassC up to 14 years imprisonment for supply
gptkbp:possessionPenaltyClassA up to 7 years imprisonment
gptkbp:possessionPenaltyClassB up to 5 years imprisonment
gptkbp:possessionPenaltyClassC up to 2 years imprisonment
gptkbp:purpose regulate controlled substances
gptkbp:relatedLegislation gptkb:Misuse_of_Drugs_Regulations_2001
gptkbp:reviewedBy gptkb:Advisory_Council_on_the_Misuse_of_Drugs
gptkbp:updated statutory instruments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Nutt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5