Misuse of Drugs

Question 1

What is the Legislation for the Possession of a Controlled Drug.

Answer 1

Section 5(2) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Physical or Constructive possession without lawful authority.
Needn’t know exactly what the drugs are, but must know there’s something.

Question 2

Which piece of Legislation gives a constable the power to stop and search for controlled drugs.

Answer 2

Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Supplying a Controlled Drug.
Offence to:
supply or offer to supply a controlled drug.
be concerned in the supply of drugs or offer of drugs

Question 4

What is the Legislation for the production of a controlled drug?

Answer 4

Section 4(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 
To produce a controlled drug, or to be involved in the production of a controlled drug.

Question 5

What is Section 5(3) of the Misuse of Drugs Act?

Answer 5

Possession with intent to supply.

Person who has the intent to supply must be those in possession of it.

Question 6

Defences for the Misuse of Drugs Act 2003

Answer 6

Deliver to person entitled to posses ASAP
Lack of knowledge of the alleged fact
Lack of knowledge of a controlled drug
Belief that it was a drug he/she was entitled to produce, supply and posses

Question 7

Where can a section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act search take place.

Answer 7

Anywhere including in a private place.