reclassification

[moto_rider]

does anyone know the exact date that weed goes back to class b has it already happened?

[dekay]

Yes, it is 1st of february n we (well u guys) will be class B criminals again.

[Opiate]

moving up in the world.

:birthday:

[dekay]

Lol, sure everything will change just because of it and the war on drugs will be won. I hate Gordon fucking undie stain.

[moto_rider]

chees guys i know jail for growing is highly unlikely as class c but does anyone have any idea of the likely consequencs when it back to class b? it wont stop me growing just want to be as sure as i can bout the risk il be taking

[dekay]

They are apparently going wi 3 strikes n ur out obviously depending on quantities like u wont get a first caution fer a 100 plants but normal poss/cultivation charge will be a caution then fine, then prison, not 100 percent on that but feb is defo class B.

[Manny]

So is that 3 strikes for growing or is that just 3strikes across the board.:D

[Bitterfly]

Gordon fucking undie stain.

hahahahahahhaa thats quite good :D


yeah the whole situation stinks of piss alright

[HardcoreHorticulture]

wow thats gonna make a lot of difference aint it

[D]

two words

FUCK 'EM

[eirebud]

Cannabis classification
Cannabis is scheduled to be reclassified to a Class B drug in 2009.

The Home Secretary has recommended that cannabis should be reclassified to a Class B drug.

Reasons behind the change
A parliamentary order has been submitted to reclassify the drug to Class B. The change is expected to come into law 26 January 2009.

The government’s decision to reclassify cannabis as a Class B drug was announced in May 2008. The decision sits within the over-arching aims of the government’s 10-year drug strategy – Drugs: protecting families and communities (new window).

The decision follows a review of cannabis classification which was carried out by the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (new window), at the request of the Prime Minister. The ACMD’s full report (new window) is on the Home Office drugs website.

The government accepted 20 of the 21 recommendations from the ACMD report. The government’s response to the ACMD report (new window) explains its decision in detail.

Why reclassify now?
The move to reclassify cannabis reflects the fact that skunk, a much stronger version of the drug, now dominates the UK's cannabis market. Skunk has swept other, less potent, forms of cannabis off the market, and now accounts for 81% of cannabis available on our streets, compared to just 30% in 2002.

The proposed change in the law would mean:

more robust enforcement against cannabis supply and possession - those repeatedly caught with the drug will not just receive cannabis warnings
a new targeted approach to tackling cannabis farms and the organised criminals who run them
the introduction of additional aggravating sentencing factors for those caught supplying cannabis near further and higher educational establishments, mental health institutions and prisons
possible changes to legislation and powers used to curtail the sale and promotion of cannabis paraphernalia
Stronger enforcement of the law
The decision to reclassify cannabis to Class B means enforcement of the law will also get tougher.

The Home Secretary asked the Association of Chief Police Officers (new window) for their proposals for a strengthened approach to cannabis possession. They submitted proposed changes, which she and the Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw have accepted, subject to a consultation planned by the Ministry of Justice (new window).

The proposed changes would mean that - once the drug is reclassified - those caught with cannabis could still get a cannabis warning on a first offence, but on a second offence they are likely face a fine of £80. If caught a third time they could be arrested.

Current penalties related to cannabis
Until the reclassification comes into force, though, cannabis remains a Class C drug. Current penalties are listed below.

Penalties for supply, dealing, production and trafficking
The maximum penalty is 14 years imprisonment. This has increased from five years (the maximum penalty is the same for Class B drugs).

Penalties for possession
The maximum penalty was reduced from five years to two years imprisonment in 2004, but it will return to five years if Parliament approves the reclassification to Class B.

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.

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
It is unlikely that adults caught in possession of cannabis will be arrested. Most offences of possession result in a warning and confiscation of the drug. But some instances may lead to arrest and possible caution or prosecution, including:

repeat offending
smoking in a public place
instances where public order is threatened
possession of cannabis near buildings or areas used by children

[D]

good post


shame it will never work

[Aspanu]

good post


shame it will never work

Will cultivating cannabis be the same? Like 15 months prison for 100 plants?

[Grim]

yeh am wondering how the charge for 4 plants will change
like first time caught, 2nd etc
Gordon Brown is a mug:banghead::D

[cocohead]

who gives a fuck? I have been busted before and started growing the day after i went to court!

[Bitterfly]

who gives a fuck? I have been busted before and started growing the day after i went to court!

hahahaha that's the sort of attitude i like :D

[xxxhazexxx]

BOLLOCKS to them i grow for a pain free life they can fuck themselfs if they think im going to stop i would'nt care if it was class A THE ONLY THING I MIGHT DO IS STOP COMING HERE which will piss me off

[new_guy]

i love your disclaimer haze
:D,


back on topic, for a while ( this was a while ago however) i thought the country was moving towards a tolerance to weed.... then all of a sudden BOOM they are making criminals out of a huge proportion of the population

[dekay]

We were then gordon fucking undie stain became our dictator.

[moto_rider]

there must be 1 or 2 of you who were busted for growing last time it was class b? what were ur experiences?

[THOMAS CHONG]

6 months in jail for 9oz of FUCKING soap bar errrrrrrrrrrrrr poxy goverment

[cornz]

fuck me man, thats rough..
Fair enough if it was proper gold seal or the like but fucking soap!!
Christ, i havent smoked that shit in years....
Up here we had something similar called "fish-eye" so called cos it had some strange pattern pressed into its outside. Slightly softer than soap but tasted vile...

[dekay]

Its actually the 26 th January when its class B again, my bad, any of you down south going to the 28th Jan 2009 - London Protest starting 10 am, would if I could as possible 14 years jail fer sharing a spliff is a tad harsh dont ya think.

ignore poster its old vid.
YouTube - spoof youtube response by gordon brown on cannabis

[cupidstunt]

a much stronger version of the drug, now dominates the UK's cannabis market. Skunk has swept other, less potent, forms of cannabis off the market, and now accounts for 81% of cannabis available on our streets, compared to just 30% in 2002.

So how do I go about getting this stuff?
Round my way its been worse than ever...
I can feel my freedoms being slowly restricted. Every day new laws are passed disrupting my liberty.

[Dint0]

thought I would post a link to this

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7850342.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7845023.stm

it will be in full effect as of wednesday

/cry for all of those affected :(

[lkdj2003]

How the hell can they say Cannabis is on the same power as anphetamins ffs, whilst Ketamin is still a class C to ffs, Crazy... http://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/images/icons/icon8.gif

The new laws, i.e three strike approach is only in the uk and it does not apply in wales or northern ireland. In wells and Ireland you will get treated the same as if you where caught with anphetamins. Madness. http://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/images/icons/icon9.gif

The government scientist don't even have a bloody clue about Cannabis with the crap they are saying about the most potent form being new skunk ffs. Where is the proof?

The same Cannabis strains have been around for thousands of years and they have only been crossed to give different effects mostly for medical reasons not stronger effects!

Infact i know i speak for almost everyone who has bought street weed that the stuff on the streets today is alot weaker than years ago and that is a fact!

There are far more potent forms of resin around so it just goes to show you what little they do know. http://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/images/icons/icon9.gif

I am very sure the police have far more important things to do and not pick on a small time toker who are keeping them selfs to them selfs!

skin up i say! :thcleaf::deviltoker:

[Bitterfly]

yeah i agree with ya bro,

wheres this fukin skunk that is stronger than the stuff 5 years ago? cos i sure as fuck cant find any!!!

and whats the point of the government having an advisory body if they're just going to ignore them?

arseholes!!!

[lkdj2003]

yeah i agree with ya bro,

wheres this fukin skunk that is stronger than the stuff 5 years ago? cos i sure as fuck cant find any!!!

and whats the point of the government having an advisory body if they're just going to ignore them?

arseholes!!!

Bang on mate. ;)

I would like to try this new super skunk... :rolleyes:

[Bitterfly]

Bang on mate. ;)

I would like to try this new super skunk... :rolleyes:

haha yeah not like some of the stuff ive had to resort to buying before in desperate times, fuking 1.8g of bizzare fluffy stuff which did next to nothing for 20 quid! or shitty 4 week flowered unflushed jazz that has no smell it.

pissheads

[lkdj2003]

haha yeah not like some of the stuff ive had to resort to buying before in desperate times, fuking 1.8g of bizzare fluffy stuff which did next to nothing for 20 quid! or shitty 4 week flowered unflushed jazz that has no smell it.

pissheads

Unlucky mate, that sucks. http://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/images/icons/icon11.gif

[Bitterfly]

Unlucky mate, that sucks. http://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/images/icons/icon11.gif

haha its alright bud, that was a while back :D


i just dont bother looking to buy it anymore, its just not worth the hassle, id rather just do without these days!