‘Magic mushrooms’ and the law

• The 2005 Drugs Act amended the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 to clarify that both fresh and prepared (e.g. dried or stewed) magic mushrooms that contain psilocin or psilocybin (such as the ‘liberty cap’) are Class A drugs. This means it’s illegal to have this type of ‘magic mushrooms’ for yourself, to give away or to sell

• Possession is illegal and can get you up to seven years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.

• Supplying someone else, even your friends, can get you up to life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

What if you’re caught?

If the Police catch you with magic mushrooms, they’ll always take some action. This could include a formal caution, arrest and pRosecution.

• A conviction for a drug-related offence could have a serious impact. It can stop you visiting certain countries – for example the United States – and limit the types of jobs you can apply for.

Did you know?

• Like Drinking and driving, driving when high is illegal - and you can still be unfit to drive the day after using magic mushrooms. You can get a heavy fine, be disqualified from driving or even go to prison.

• Allowing other people to use drugs in your house or any other premises is illegal. If the police catch someone using drugs in a club they can pRosecute the landlord, club owner or person holding the party.