Production Offences

Question 1

What MUST there be evidence of to prove Production of a controlled drug?

Answer 1

• A controlled drug was produced.
• A link between suspect and the production process.
• The suspect knew the controlled drug was being produced.

Question 2

What is the offence detailed in Section 4(2(a))? And when is it used ?

Answer 2

‘…. It is an offence for a person to produce a controlled drug’

Used when there is evidence that the offender has participated in the production of the controlled drug.

Question 3

What is the offence detailed in Section 4. (3 (b))? And when is it used ?

Answer 3

‘… it is an offence for a person to be CONCERNED in the production of such a drug’

Used where there is evidence that they knew about the production and indirectly participated.

Question 4

What is the offence detailed in Section 6 (1)? And when is it used ?

Answer 4

‘…. It shall not be lawful for a person to cultivate any plant of cannabis’