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Wed 15 Dec 2004

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6:39pm (UK)
Magic Mushrooms Law Probe Move

By Nick Mead, PA Political Staff

The law relating to magic mushrooms is being examined by the Government, it was disclosed tonight.

Junior Home Office minister Caroline Flint pledged to “take the necessary steps to ensure it is clear that it is unlawful to import, export, supply or possess with intent to supply magic mushrooms”.

Under existing legislation it is not an offence to grow, gather, possess or sell fresh magic mushrooms.

However, the hallucinogenic chemicals in them are controlled as class A drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

During a series of court cases it has been held that once the mushrooms have been dried, made into a powder or frozen they are covered by the Act.

This loophole has led to fresh hallucinogenic mushrooms being sold openly by market traders and on the internet.

Ms Flint said tonight: “We are currently examining the position.”

She was replying to a Commons written question from shadow Home Office minister Cheryl Gillan asking what plans there were to make the selling of fresh magic mushrooms a criminal offence.

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~demus Guest Posts: n/a	http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3892131 Wed 15 Dec 2004 printer friendly 6:39pm (UK) Magic Mushrooms Law Probe Move By Nick Mead, PA Political Staff The law relating to magic mushrooms is being examined by the Government, it was disclosed tonight. Junior Home Office minister Caroline Flint pledged to “take the necessary steps to ensure it is clear that it is unlawful to import, export, supply or possess with intent to supply magic mushrooms”. Under existing legislation it is not an offence to grow, gather, possess or sell fresh magic mushrooms. However, the hallucinogenic chemicals in them are controlled as class A drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act. During a series of court cases it has been held that once the mushrooms have been dried, made into a powder or frozen they are covered by the Act. This loophole has led to fresh hallucinogenic mushrooms being sold openly by market traders and on the internet. Ms Flint said tonight: “We are currently examining the position.” She was replying to a Commons written question from shadow Home Office minister Cheryl Gillan asking what plans there were to make the selling of fresh magic mushrooms a criminal offence.