Controlled Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
A
Classifies 3 classes of drugs according to their strength/addiction
2
Q
Class A
A
Heroine
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Mushrooms
3
Q
Class B
A
Cannabis
Ket
GHB
Amphetamines
4
Q
Class C
A
Analbolics
Steroids
KHAT
NOS
5
Q
Section 5 (MDA 1971)
A
Offence for a person to have a controlled drug in his possession (without lawful authority)
6
Q
Controlled Drug Definition
A
Contains one or more defined chemical compound with recognised effects
7
Q
Section 5 (3) MDA 1971
A
Possession with the Intent to Supply
8
Q
Section 4 MDA 1971
A
Supplying a drug to another person
9
Q
Defences
(Section 28) MDA 1971
A
Lack of Knowledge of alleged offence
Lack of Knowledge of the controlled drug
Belief that the person was entitled to produce, supply, possess.
