Drugs

Question 0

Provisions of section 20

Answer 0

If you have RGTB that in or on a place or vehicle there is
A controlled drug or precursor substance
And
You have RGTB that it is not practicable to obtain a warrant
And
You have RGTS that in or on that place or vehicle an offence against MODA 1975 has/will/is being committed
And
You have RGTB that if an entry and search is not carried out immediately evidential material relating to the suspected offence will be CADD

Question 1

What is section 20

Answer 1

Warrantless search of places and vehicles in relation to some misuse of drugs act 1975 offences

Question 2

Powers under section 20

Answer 2

You may enter and search that place or vehicle without warrant

Question 3

What is section 21

Answer 3

Warrantless searched of people found in or on places or vehicles

Question 4

Provisions of section 21

Answer 4

If you conduct a search of a place under section 20 you may search any person found in or on the place or vehicle without a warrant

Question 5

What is section 22

Answer 5

Warrantless power to search for controlled drugs and precursor substances if offence against misuse of drugs act 1975 suspected

Question 6

Provisions of section 22

Answer 6

If you have RGTB that a person is in possession of a controlled drug or precursor substance and
You have RGTS that an offence against the MODA 1975 has/will/is about to be committed

Question 7

Powers under section 22

Answer 7

You may search the person