Ecstasy 'should be downgraded'
Updated on 11 February 2009
The body which advises the government on illegal drugs has recommended ecstasy be downgraded to a class b drug.
Ecstasy is currently grouped with heroin, cocaine, crack and LSD in Class A. Suppliers of those drugs can face a life sentence in prison.
The home office has made it clear it will reject the recommendation from the advisory council on the misuse of drugs.
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