PEL : be aware, licensed clubs are being cracked down on as well just in case anyone thinks - "well if free parties are shut down it doesn't matter because we can always do licensed clubs" - think again
the PEL laws are being linked with the ASBO laws and extended
At the recent Labour Party conference Tony Blair announced that there was to be more anti-social behaviour legislation, and this to be implemented before the end of the year. I notice no old codgers heckled this bit of the conference and got put outside by the bouncers, and if the Tories were in power rest assured they would be even worse - "small governement" always seems to be backed by "large enforcement"of laws against those who don't fit in with 100% free market ethos...
most of the planned laws involves giving the Police the right to decide there and then whether a licensed event should continue or a pub be allowed to trade, rather than cops just producing a report for the Council to decide at a later date (and thus giving the venue/promoters some leeway)
it could result in a licensed club night being shut down just because a local has called 999 due to a few moosers snorting a crafty line in the car park, or chavs (who were not even wanted in the first place) starting a noisy brawl outside the venue when ejected
you could spend hundreds on a night and just a handful of people who don't know the score or have attended your night merely to cause trouble could fuck it up for you
it could end up in TSG cops switching off the power to the club system and herding the punters out with shields, batons if necessary, and many of the rules are specifically intended at addressing the "problem" of a "drug culture at clubs"
already Avsom (Bristol) police have launched "pre-emptive" strikes against licensed pubs where they think "rowdy young people" can be found, or drugs may also have been used; you're having a pint with your mates and next thing you know there are cops everywhere asking for ID, nicking people who are a bit "too merry" and searching people with the electronic sniffer dogs
unfortunately with the chav/violence culture on the streets nowadays i can understand why things have come to this; but its worth all promoters being aware as I can see these new laws being also used to squash licensed dance music events if we are not careful..
Little Rock, Arkansas Does any one know of any Raves in the State of Arkansas?
P.S. will drive for a long time to go to a Rave I have not been in some time.
Any Free House music partys in Leeds? Does anybody have any info on any free house music partys in leeds?dont know if this sort of thing goes on still but i would like to find out and maybe attend,the best things in life are free,well most things anyway!
MISSING in Manchester 6 room all night rave festival Soundsystems and party organisations from across the north west unite to bring SIX very different rooms of underground music for only SIX pounds, ALL NIGHT!
Wednesday 19th October
Details on www.missinginmanchester.org.uk
TRANCEMISSION FRIDAY 11/11/05 GET THERE EARLY LAST ONE WAS NEARLY FULL................
http://trancemission2.tripod.com
Friday November 11th
Trancemission
@ The Attik , Freelane, Leicester
Upstairs / full on psytrance
SHIFTSHAPER (live)
AGGIS
DJ RISHIKASH
down stairs / progressive psy sounds
JIMMY TANGO
JAMEZ
INSIGHT
Live visuals by Toxic Orange
£5 ON DOOR 9pm till 4am
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the meaning of life is to give life meaning
Letter from home office re: shrooms Halloooo all ! :bounce_b:
Im a shroom retailer, and as such recieved a copy of the new home office letter banning shrooms.
Thought I would post a copy up here for very one (usefull bits in it, like the section saying that if you they grow on your land without cultavation you can pick them for the purpose of destroying them at first resonable chance !) -
Also good as mentions fly agaric is still legal, so if you intend to have any with you at any time, then please print off this letter to show the pigs as they arn't always that bright and may well nick you for it even though legal!!! - Also they hate us being more informed than they are and feels wicked to be able to pull out a home office letter in an argument with them !
(letter is at bottom of the message - As is their email address)
As from the 18th july all shrooms are class A in any form (any fungi containing psilocybin or psylocin)
Fly agaric is still legal in the UK as it doesn't contain any of these substances, instead it contains muscimol.
Fly agaric also contains alkaloids that are toxic, these can be removed either by feeding shrooms to reindeer and drinking the piss, or drying them at 170 deg. C.
The ones on my site have been dried at 170 deg. C to kill the toxins, so no piss drinking required !
www.laughterpromotions.com
Here is the letter :
Drug Legislation and Enforcement Unit
Floor 6, Peel Building, 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF
E-mail drugsact2005@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
To Whom It May Concern 6 July 2005
Commencement of Section 21 of the Drugs Act 2005
- Magic Mushrooms
I am writing to inform you of the change in the law regarding fresh mushrooms containing psilocin - commonly known as magic mushrooms. The Drugs Act 2005 received Royal Assent on 7 April 2005, and now, under section 21, all types of fungus - including fresh fungi - which contain psilocin (or an ester of psilocin) are controlled as Class A drugs. This amendment clarifies the law to ensure there is no doubt that the importation, exportation, production, supply, possession or possession with intent to supply magic mushrooms, whether fresh or prepared, is unlawful.
Section 21 will come into force on 18 July 2005.
Separate regulations will exempt from the offence of possession those magic mushrooms that are not being cultivated or are picked for immediate disposal/ destruction.
There is a question and answer sheet attached to this letter that explains the law change in more detail - if you would like further information on the change to hand out to customers then please contact Home Office Publications on 0870 241 4680, quoting product code: MMQ&A.
Yours faithfully,
Jeremy Sare
Drug Legislation and Enforcement Unit
Home Office
MAGIC MUSHROOMS - Q and A
What part of the law has changed?
Section 21 of the Drugs Act 2005 amends Part I of Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 by inserting “Fungus (of any kind) which contains psilocin or an ester of psilocin”. (Both psilocin and an ester of psilocin are Class A drugs.) Consequently, such fungi are classified as Class A drugs. It is an offence to import, export, produce, supply, possess or possess with intent to supply magic mushrooms whatever form they are in.
When does section 21 come into force?
Section 21 comes into force on 18 July 2005.
What was the problem with the law as it stood?
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 controlled the chemicals inside the mushroom (psilocin and psilocybin) as Class A rather than the mushrooms themselves. Magic mushrooms were only classified as Class A drugs under that Act if they had been prepared or if they were in the form of a product. It is a matter of legal interpretation what constitutes a preparation or a product and this had led to uncertainty. The judge in the Gloucester Crown Court magic mushroom case in December 2004 (Mardle and Evans, 14 December 2004) recommended that Parliament consider new legislation to clarify the legal position. The law change has put matters beyond doubt - it is a clarification and, to some extent, an extension of the law but it is not a reclassification.
How big is the problem?
The last two years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of shops selling magic mushrooms from only a handful to over 400. HM Revenue and Customs estimate the amount of magic mushrooms imported in 2004 to be between 8-16,000 kgs.
Why are psilocin and psilocybin Class A drugs?
Psilocin and psilocybin are powerful hallucinogens which work on the same pharmacological principle as LSD. They are particularly harmful to those with a mental illness or with an underlying mental health problem. The United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Drugs 1971 places psilocin in Schedule 1, the highest level of control. Users are also vulnerable to self harm whilst under the influence and those using mushrooms may experience negative flashbacks.
Haven’t the police got higher priorities?
It is an operational matter for forces to set their own priorities according to local needs. The police agree with the Government strategy that the highest priority is controlling drugs such as heroin, crack and cocaine as they do most harm. That does not mean that there should not be enforcement against other drugs. The focus of action will be on stopping the commercial import and sale of magic mushrooms.
Will it be illegal to supply kits?
The law covers production so it applies to the sale and importation of kits.
How many people take magic mushrooms?
The British Crime Survey shows that about 180,000 16-59 year olds took mushrooms in 2002/3. The survey for 2003/4 shows an increase of 40% in one year.
Was the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs consulted?
Yes. The ACMD acknowledged that there was a need for legal clarity in this area.
Won’t this criminalise those who pick magic mushrooms in the wild without knowing that they are magic mushrooms?
No. Section 28 of the Misuse of Drugs Act states that if a person can prove his lack of knowledge then he is not committing an offence.
Won’t this criminalise those where magic mushrooms are growing naturally in their gardens or on other land they own?
Section 21 comes into force at the same time as regulations which make clear under what circumstances it is not unlawful to possess magic mushrooms. For example, a person will not be committing an offence of possession of magic mushrooms if the mushrooms are growing uncultivated on their premises or if they have picked magic mushrooms for the purposes of destruction as soon as is reasonably practicable or for the purposes of delivering them into the custody of a person lawfully entitled to take custody of them.
Can I destroy mushrooms growing on my land?
The regulations have been made so that it will not be an offence to pick mushrooms for immediate disposal.
Will HM Revenue and Customs change their policy of collecting VAT on the sale of magic mushrooms?
Yes. They have reviewed their position in the light of section 21 coming into force.
Will suppliers be compensated for loss of income from the change in the law?
No. The Government maintains that supplying mushrooms containing psilocin is unlawful.
Does section 21 cover fly agaric mushrooms?
No. Fly agaric does not contain psilocin. Its prevalence is extremely low.
Are there any other circumstances under which mushrooms containing psilocin will be legal?
The Home Office can issue licences for the growth of these mushrooms (normally for research purposes).
What are the penalties for possession or supply of magic mushrooms?
The maximum penalty for serious offences of supplying or possession with intent to supply a Class A drug is life imprisonment plus an unlimited fine. The maximum penalty for possession is 7 years in jail plus an unlimited fine.
Where can I go for more information?
For more information on magic mushrooms and the change in the law you can visit www.talktofrank.com
If you have any further enquiries on the change in the law, you can also contact the Home Office by email at drugsact2005@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
pls help me where to go to party hiya all :horay:
sooo.. my problem is the following.. I'm really addicted to hard techno, and I would go somewhere to party, but I don't know any club or event in London (UK) to partying and listen to hard techno at the same time.. hope someone can help me :rolleyes:
Fri 21st Oct 2005 *EAT STATIC LIVE*!!!! Halloween Masquerade Ball ~.T.A.P The Alphawave Project • Return To The Source • Friday 21st October 2005 • 10:00pm-5am+
The Dance Academy • 121 - 123 Union Street • Plymouth • PL1 3NB • 01752 220055
Featuring Eatstatic Live!! Returning to Plymouth's 1300 capacity Danceacademy for the first time in 13 years!
These Masters of Trance bring the whole studio down and warp it LIVE!! If you don’t know who these guys are, then you're in for a right "Trick or Treat".:good_evil If you're "Hardcore you know the Score!!", then I know you just cant wait for this!!
(Just for a freaky time) this will be a Masquerade Ball..So we invite you all to dress up or at least wear a Halloween mask :)
Joining us for this massive event is T.A.P's very own Freedohm with 2 very good friends Gacid & Alkaline from Pharpsyde Records. All 3 will have you Freaking on the dancefloor through
the media of SuperfataPsytrancealushious tunes that will have you possessed by dawn!!
Dont miss a trick! Arrive early!
**~@>Halloween Fancy Dress Masquerade Ball!Main Psyberdelic ZoneChill Zone Environment
USA: Armed police raid a legal party and beat children! USA: Police raid a supposedly "illegal" rave in Spanish Fork Canyon
By Michael N. Westley
The Salt Lake Tribune
http://sltrib.com/utah/ci_2961967
About 60 people were arrested Saturday night when police officers busted an illegal rave in Spanish Fork Canyon.
Those arrested were cited on a variety of charges including the possession of illegal narcotics, weapons violations, DUI, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, disorderly conduct, assaulting a police officer and drug distribution.
The youngest of those cited was 15 years old, said Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Dan Gilbert.
Police in Utah County have monitored several raves this summer and have grown increasingly concerned about their legality and safety, Gilbert said. When detectives got word that another party was planned for Saturday, they set to work to make sure they got their point across that such activity was not welcome in their area.
"The Sheriff's Office will investigate and look into and find an illegal mass gathering going on, we will take the appropriate action to stop the party at that time," Gilbert said.
Investigators learned that no permit had been requested for a mass gathering which requires a bond and Utah County Commission approval for groups larger than 250, said Gilbert. Police learned around noon Saturday that the rave would be held in the Diamond Fork area of Spanish Fork Canyon and assembled about 90 officers from several agencies to enforce crowd control.
Undercover officers filtered into the party when the doors opened about 9 p.m. By 11:30 p.m. police confirmed that more than 250 people were in attendance and stormed the party. During their two hours at the DJ-driven dance party, undercover officers had observed a multitude of illegal activities including the sale and consumption of drugs such as cocaine, ecstacy, alcohol, methamphetamine and marijuana.
"The sale of drugs at these parties is so prevalent that at this particular rave party, drugs were offered to local off-duty emergency medical service personnel who were contracted to be there," Gilbert said.
A 17-year-old West Jordan girl overdosed on ecstasy, police said. Most of the participants were between 15 and 30 years old and were from Spanish Fork, Springville, Provo, Payson, as well as Davis and Salt Lake counties, Gilbert said. Two security guards hired by the promotor were arrested for the possession of cocaine and ecstasy and Spanish Fork police made two DUI arrests as partyers drove out of the canyon, he said.
Most of the 400 or so ravers left peacefully.
But others were detained if they had been seen doing something illegal or showed visible signs of impairment, said Gilbert.
In a sweep of the area after the crowd had been controlled, which one raver said was executed with unnecessary force, police found a plethora of drugs and drug paraphernalia scattered on the ground, Gilbert said.
Brett George told Fox News 13 that officers stormed the party and treated attendees unfairly, including beating one man that was trying to film the bust with a video camera.
Police want parents of teenagers to know the dangers of illegal, clandestine rave parties. Gilbert said that in addition to heavy drug use, raves attract sexual assaults, violence, theft and promote unsafe driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Baraka vs 666, Psy Trance, 8th Oct, Oxford Baraka vs 666 -> Filthedelic Bristol Stylee
Saturday 8th October @ The Coven, Oxpens Road, Oxford
10pm- 3am
The party season at the Coven got off to a kicking start last month and now we're cranking it up a notch with those bounders from Bristol's 666. Groovy, pumping psytrance all the way, brought forth on a 10k Funktion One System.
The evening’s Digital Demons:
10:00 - 12:00 Good Mood Food (Baraka)
12:00 – 01:00 Matt V live set (666)
01:00 – 03:00 Sean Rudz (666)
The evening’s Professors of Pixel Projection:
ODL
Tom Bull
Plus:
The fantabulous Ozmaid dancers
Awesome UV decor by Under The Influence
Munchies and chai free for those who need to munch
Hookah pipe chill-out
Projected visual stimulants
and...
...2,300mw of pure green laser power
Entry = £7 for members or b4 11pm. Non-members £8 after
More info can be found at www.barakasphere.com
[portsmouth] CYMATIC002 – 8thOCT CYMATICSOUND 002
Tehno - Portsmouth - 8th of october 2005 - £4
WERE BACK AGAIN. NEW 5 K FUNCTION ONE SOUNDSYSTEM. SOME TOP LOCAL DJ'S AND THE FATTEST LIVE SET U WILL HAVE EVER HEARD FROM SEB MARX!
U wont belive your ears!
plus PRIMAL VISIONS providing the eye candy
PLUS mr JASON SWALES will be inside the venue , heavy!
GOOD DJ's, GOOD MUSIC, GOOD SYSTEM, GOOD PRICE, GOOD TIMES!
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL DOWN FOR THIS. I CANT WAIT!
club theme , 1 granada rd , portsmouth. Po4 ORD
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