Drugs

Question 1

Which Acts cover the basic legislation regarding the illegal possession of drugs?

Answer 1

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Psychoactive Substances Act 2016

Question 2

Which section of legislation is possession of a controlled drug?

Answer 2

Section 5 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Question 3

What are the 3 points to prove for possession of a controlled drug?

Answer 3

• Substance is in their possession
• They know they have the substance in their possession
• The substance is a controlled drug

Question 4

What are the penalties for possession of controlled drugs?

Answer 4

• Class A: Up to 7 years imprisonment, unlimited fine or both
• Class B: Up to 5 years imprisonment, unlimited fine or both
• Class C: Up to 2 years imprisonment, unlimited fine or both

Question 5

What are Controlled Drugs?

Answer 5

Substances which are illegal to possess, produce and/or supply under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 without lawful authority

Question 6

What are Psychoactive Substances?

Answer 6

Substances which produce similar effects as controlled drugs but are not covered by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

E.g. nail polish remover, marker pens, lighter fluid