Progress test for Drugs

Question 1

What activities does the term ‘supplying a drug’ cover?

Answer 1

Distributing
Giving
Selling

Question 2

What are the elements of the offence of offering to supply?

Answer 2

• The use of words that convey an offer

- The intention to make the other person believe the offer that has been made is real.

Question 3

What difference does age make to the offences involving Class C controlled Drugs?

Answer 3

When the receiver is under 18:
-It is illegal to supply administer or offer to supply or administer, a Class C controlled drug to them.

When they are over 18 , the only offences are to sell, or offer to sell, them a Class C controlled drug.

Question 4

List 4 things you have to prove to convict someone of possessing a controlled drug.

Answer 4

prove beyond reasonable doubt:

• Had complete physical control of the drug.
• Knew that the drug existed, where it was and what the quantities were.
• Received the drug from a person who intended to hand over possession.
• Held the drug with the intention to possess it exclusively of others.