Drugs

Question 1

What is Section 5 Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 1

Possession of a controlled drug

Question 2

What is Section 4(3) Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 2

Supplying / Concerned In Supply / Offering To Controlled Drugs

Question 3

What is Section 5(3) Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 3

Possession With Intent To Supply

Question 4

What is Section 4(2) Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 4

Producing Controlled Drugs

Question 5

What is Section 6 Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 5

Cultivation Of Cannabis

Question 6

What is Section 8 Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 6

Controlled Drugs On Premises

Question 7

What is Section 23 Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 7

Power to search for drugs

Question 8

What are the 2 elements to possession?

Answer 8

• The physical element
• The mental element

Question 9

What is the physical element of possession?

Answer 9

Involves proof that the substance is in the defendant’s custody or under their control

Question 10

What is the mental element of possession?

Answer 10

Involves proof that the defendant knows (subjective awareness) that they are in possession (custody or
control) of a substance