Misuse Of Drugs

Question 1

Section 5, misuse of drugs act 1971

Answer 1

Possession (with & without intent to supply)

Question 2

Section 23 misuse of drugs act 1971

Answer 2

Powers to search under misuse of drugs act

Question 3

What offences are covered under section 5 of the misuse of drugs act?

Answer 3

It is an offence to have a controlled drug in his possession.
It is an offence to have a controlled drug in his possession, whether lawfully or not, with intent to supply it to another.

Question 4

What are the defences for possessions of a controlled drug?

Answer 4

Took possession to prevent another from committing an offence, and took reasonable steps to destroy the drug or deliver it to a lawfully entitled person

Question 5

Points to prove for possession of controlled drug

Answer 5

The accused has the drug in their possession
The accused knows they have it
The substance is a controlled drug