Misuse of Drugs Act

Question 1

Misuse of drugs act Class A examples

Answer 1

•cocaine
•LSD
•speed
•magic mushrooms

Question 2

Misuse of drugs act class B examples

Answer 2

•Weed
•Codeine
•Ketamine

Question 3

Misuse of drugs act class C examples

Answer 3

•Steroids
•GHB
•Khat

Question 4

Misuse of drugs act- Possession of a controlled drug (points to prove)

Answer 4

•physical possession
•knowledge of possession
•substance is a controlled drug
•no authority to possess

Defence
•to prevent another committing offence
•took reasonable steps to destroy drugs

Question 5

Misuse of drugs act (possession with intent to supply) points to prove

Answer 5

•person has possession of a controlled drug
•with the intent to supply it to another

Question 6

Possession with intent to supply
How can intent be proved?

Answer 6

•Suspects admission OR
•Other direct evidence OR
•Circumstantial evidence

Indicators of intent below
•Large amount of drugs which could not be for suspects own use
•Variety of drugs may indicate sale rather than personal
•Drugs cut in small portions and individually wrapped
•Presence of scales, knives, cutting agents, wraps of foil

Question 7

Supplying a controlled drug points to prove

Answer 7

•Supply OR
•Offer to supply OR
•Be concerned in the supply OR
•Be concerned in making an offer to supply a controlled drug