Supples, administers, offers to supply, offers to administer, or otherwise deals in any controlled drug to person under 18 years 6(1)(d)

Question 1

Supples, administers, offers to supply, offers to administer, any class C controlled drug to a person under the age of 18 years old

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Answer 1

Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 Section 6(1)(d)

1. No person shall
2. Supply, administer, offer to supply, offer to administer
3. Any Class C controlled drug
4. To a person under 18 years of age

** for S/A include ID of the suspect

Question 2

R v Forrest and Forrest

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Answer 2

The best evidence possible in the circumstances should be adduced by the prosecution in proof of the victims age.

Question 3

How can age be proved?

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Answer 3

By producing the victims birth certificate with a person confirming the victim is the person named on the certificate.