Misuse of Drugs act 1971

Question 1

What is the points for Possessing a Controlled drug? - S5(2) Misuse of Drugs act 1971

Answer 1

• Unlawfully
• Have a controlled drug
• in (their) possession (One their person, vehicle or in house)

Knowledge of drug is required

Question 2

What is the points for PWITS? S5(4) Misuse of Drugs act 1971

Answer 2

It is an offence to -
- Have a controlled drug
- In his possession
- Whether lawfully or not
- with intent to supply to another

Must be benefit for supplier, e.g. money or keeping it for safe keeping for someone else

Question 3

What is the offence for supplying a controlled drug - S4 (3) Misuse of Drugs act 1971?

Not PWITS

Answer 3

It is an offence for a person to -

a) Supply or offer to supply a controlled drug
b) Concerned in the supply drugs
c) Concerned in the making of a controlled drug

Question 4

What is the offence for the production of a controlled drug - S4(2) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?

Answer 4

a) Offence for a person to produce a controlled drug.
(where there is evidence the person had participated in the production)

b) Offence for a person to be concerned in the production of such a drug.
(Where there is evidence they knew about the production and indirectly participated, e.g. providing premises to be used)