Prosecution Procedure Time Limtis

Question 1

Filing charging documents

Answer 1

Section 28 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 sets out the time limits for the filing of charging documents.
Section 28(a) allows you to file charging documents at any time for offences of:
* dealing (s6)
* cultivating (s9)
* aiding offences against corresponding law in another country (s10).
Section 28(b) states the limitation period for any other offence against the Act or any regulations made under it, is four years after the date on which the offence was committed.