Cannabis has been reclassified from class C to class B.<p>Other drugs in class B are: Amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis, codeine, ketamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones (eg mephedrone, methoxetamine)<p>Theoretical sentence for possession is Up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both<p>And theoretical sentence for distribution is Up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both<p>This specialist solicitor has some case reports of mostly large quantity: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.mjreedsolicitors.co.uk&#x2F;news&#x2F;cannabis-cases&#x2F;cannabis-was-grown-in-order-to-make-cannabis-oil-to-treat-a-skin-condition&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.mjreedsolicitors.co.uk&#x2F;news&#x2F;cannabis-cases&#x2F;cannab...</a><p>So we&#x27;re nothing like the US (where simple possession could get you a life sentence) but it&#x27;s wrong to say that possession of small amounts of cannabis is ignored in England.<p>EDIT: spice is popular because it wasn&#x27;t being tested for in prisons, while cannabis was; and because it was legal.