Drugs Flashcards
What legislation makes it an offence to possess a controlled substance?
Section 5(1) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
What legislation makes it an offence to possess a controlled substance with the intent to supply it?
Section 5(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
What legislation makes it an offence to supply a controlled substance?
Section 4(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
What legislation makes it an offence to be concerned in the supply of a controlled substance?
Section 4(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
If a person is found in possession of what they believe to be a controlled substance, but on testing it’s confirmed not to be, is this an offence under S5(1) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
No, as they must be in possession of a controlled substance
What defences are there to PWITS?
- Destroying it
- Handing into police
What is Section 4(3) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
There are 3 parts to the offence
It is unlawful to:
a) Supply or offer to supply a controlled drug to another
b) Be concerned in the supplying of such drug to another
c) Be concerned in the making an offer to supply a drug to another
Can a vehicle be searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
Yes, as well as the person any vehicle or vessel can be searched
Does Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 include seizure powers?
Yes, anything found in the course of the search which appears to be evidence of an offence under the MDA
What can be seized under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
Anything which appears to be evidence of an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
In relation to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, what counts as ‘possession’?
In your control, so includes in a vehicle, premises, anther person, etc.
If you offer to sell a controlled substance, but the substance is not actually controlled, is it still an offence?
Yes, as you have made the offer to sell a controlled substance
This would be S4(3) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Who can identify cannabis?
An experienced officer or a lab
Who can identify cocaine?
A lab only
What class of controlled substance is cannabis?
Class B
What class of controlled substance is cocaine?
Class A
What class of controlled substance is heroin?
Class A
What class of controlled substance is ecstasy?
Class A
What class of controlled substance is LSD?
Class A
What class of controlled substance is methamphetamine (crystal meth)?
Class A
What class of controlled substance is ketamine?
Class B
What class of controlled substance is khat?
Class C
What class of controlled substance is LSD?
Class A
Does a person need to know of the existence of a controlled substance on them for it to be an offence under Section 5(1) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
Yes, if someone has a controlled substance on them, they must know it was there
