📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
5.4.7 Drugs, drink-driving and carrying weapons
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It is a criminal offence to possess, supply, or produce illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and cannabis. Drink-driving is a serious criminal offence — it is illegal to drive if you are over the legal alcohol limit or under the influence of drugs. It is also illegal to carry a weapon such as a knife or gun in a public place. The penalties for these offences can include imprisonment.
Key Facts
- Illegal to possess/supply/produce drugs
- Drink-driving is a serious criminal offence
- Illegal to carry weapons (knife/gun) in public; penalties include prison
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