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No, possession of Opium in any form is illegal in the UK under the Misuse of Drugs act 1971. It is considered to be a class A drug. Possession can warrant up to 7 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine. Dealing can warrant up to life in prison and/or an unlimited fine.
See the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 for further information:
http://www.ukcia.org/pollaw/lawlibrary/misuseofdrugsact1971.php
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When did opium and cocaine become illegal in the UK?
They have not been legal. During the early 18th century opium was used by upper class males in "opium dens". It was popular but no legislation actually was in place to stop it despite police at the time raiding many of these establishments Both these drugs are not classed as Class A a in the uk and are illegal
Is opium legal in more places than just China?
i like opium
Where in the world is opium legal?
in spain
Is opium smoking legal in the Middle East?
yes
What was the opium den called in 'the man with the twisted lip'?
The Bar of Gold. By the way, opium was legal in Victorian England.
A opiate based drug that is never legal as a narcotic?
opium
Is growing opium poppies legal in Louisiana?
yes for flower purposes only. its legal in all of US
Are firecrackers legal in the UK?
Firecrackers are legal in the UK but fireworks are not Legal. So you can bye fireworks in the UK but not firecrackers.
Was Beijing the place captured by UK in the opium war?
No, Beijing was not captured by the UK during the Opium Wars. The First Opium War (1839-1842) primarily involved conflicts in Canton (Guangzhou) and resulted in the Treaty of Nanking, which ceded Hong Kong to Britain. The Second Opium War (1856-1860) saw British and French forces capturing Beijing, but this was after the initial conflict. The wars were focused on trade disputes, particularly regarding opium trade and diplomatic rights.
What are the legal consequences of opium?
anal problems such as burning or swelling.
Is ferreting legal in the UK?
Ferreting is both legal and popular in the UK.
What does the phrase pipe dream refer to?
The phrase "pipe dream" refers to people smoking opium out of water pipes. Many years ago, when opium was legal to smoke, people would smoke opium out of these water pipes to get a dreamy feeling.
