Case Law (Secondary)

Question 1

Saxton v Police

Answer 1

To import includes “to introduce or bring in from abroad or to cause to be brought in from a foreign country”.

Question 2

R v Hancox

Answer 2

“Importation“ involves active conduct. It does not cease as the aircraft or vessel
enters New Zealand territorial limits. The process of importation exists from the
time the goods enter New Zealand until they reach their immediate destination
or have ceased to be under the control of the appropriate authorities and have
become available to the consignee or addressee”.

Question 3

R v Donald

Answer 3

Supply includes the distribution of jointly owned property between its co-owners.

Question 4

R v Knox

Answer 4

“a person who is in unlawful possession of a controlled drug, which has been
deposited for safekeeping, has the intent to supply that drug to another if his
intention is to return the drug to the person who deposited it with him”.

Question 5

R v Wildbore

Answer 5

a “passive custodian” who relinquishes custody of a drug to meet the needs of
another, has the necessary intent for supply.