Misuse Of Drugs Flashcards
What legislation makes it an offence for a person to have a controlled drug in his possession without lawful authority
S5(2) misuse of drugs act 1971
What are the points to prove for someone in possession of a controlled substance?
The accused HAS a controlled substance, it WAS a controlled substance and they KNEW they were in possession of the substance
What legislation covers the supplying of a controlled substance?
S4 misuse of drugs act 1971
What does section S23 Misuse of Drugs Act allow officers to do?
“If a constable has reasonable grounds…..”
If a constable has reasonable grounds to suspect that a person is in possession of a controlled drug they may :
Search that person and detain them for the purpose of that search
And
Search any vehicle or vessel where the drug is suspected to be and require a person to stop it for that purpose
Describe Possession with intent to Supply S5(3) misuse of drugs act 1971
“It is an offence for a person…….”
It is an offence for a person to have a controlled drug in their possession, whether lawfully or not ,
With the intent to supply it to another who has no legal right to possess it
Describe Unlawful Possession of a controlled drug S5(2) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
“A person who……”
A person who:
Has possession of a controlled drug without lawful authority
And
With the knowledge that they have such a substance, commits an offence of unlawful possession .
What things should you be cautious about when searching individuals under misuse of drugs act ?
Needles (on the person or vehicle )
LSD - absorbed through skin (wear latex gloves!)
Lengths that drug users may go to in order to prevent detention, or enable their escape
