Cannabis and the Law Quiz

Cannabis is illegal in the UK. Tick all the things below that could lead to someone being convicted of an offence.

The maximum penalty you can get for drug possession, supply or production depends on what ‘class’ the drug is classified as: A, B or C. A is the most serious and C has the lowest penalties. What ‘class’ is cannabis?

Can you be charged with possessing cannabis even if what you are carrying isn’t yours?

The penalty for cannabis offences will depend on: tick all the answers that apply.

Which list of names below are used for cannabis. Tick all that apply.

The cultivation of cannabis plants is against the law. What law makes it illegal?

What is the maximum sentence for possession of cannabis for young people under 18 years old?

What is the minimum sentence for a young person who takes a leading role in the cultivation of cannabis for commercial production (very large amount of production)?

You are more likely to get a longer sentence for cannabis related offences if you have previous convictions for similar offences. True or False?

You are more likely to get a longer sentence if you commit a cannabis related offence while you on are bail or a community order. True or False?

You are more likely to get a longer sentence if you commit a cannabis related offence in school. True or False?

What percentage of 17 year olds who have tried cannabis had also been encouraged to sell cannabis?

If the police find you with cannabis in your possession will they let you keep it?

Driving under the influence of cannabis has the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol. This could mean a 12month driving ban, fine of up to £3,000 or 4 months in prison. True or False?

The police have the power to ‘stop and search’ people on the street. What is the most common reason for this to happen?

Tick all the factors that the police might consider before they charge someone with intent to supply cannabis.

Cannabis is illegal in the UK, but which countries below have some areas where cannabis is legal to buy in shops? Tick all that apply.

If you go on holiday to a country where cannabis is legal, can you bring it back to England legally?

Someone might think a young person is being criminally exploited by an adult if they are given cannabis in return for transporting drugs in a taxi or on a train far away. True or false?

O.T. is a term used by gangs that sell drugs, often in county lines dealing. But what does it mean?