Criminal Law

Misuse of Drugs

By Leonard Jason-Lloyd
LexisNexis U.K. February 2009

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781846611506
Publisher
LexisNexis U.K.
Publication
February 2009
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its subordinate legislation represent a complicated and technical body of law, regulating a politically-charged and fast-moving area of the criminal law.


Written by an expert in this field, Misuse of Drugs is a succinct and focused guide to this area of law. This work explains the law regulating this area, includes commentary and details about the nature and classification of controlled drugs, together with legislation and supporting materials.

An essential book for all professionals in the criminal justice system who come up against the problem of drug misuse, including criminal solicitors and barristers, police, probation officers, social workers and youth workers, customs and excise officers, magistrates' and justices' clerks.

Table of Contents

  • The Development of Drug Controls
  • The Unlawful Possession of Drugs
  • Unlawful Possession of Drugs: Special Circumstances
  • Drug Activities on Premises
  • Incitement, Conspiracy and Attempt to Commit Drug Offences
  • The Powers of the Police (and Non-police) Regarding Drug Offences
  • The Powers of the Courts Regarding Drug Offences
  • The Characteristics of Some of the Most Commonly Abused Drugs 
Appendices
  • The Relationship Between Controlled Drugs and Other Substances
  • Current Drug Control Legislation -A Broad Overview
  • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its Subordinate Legislation
  • Simplified List of Controlled Drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Sch 2
  • Simplified List of Controlled Drugs in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, Sch 1
  • Simplified List of Controlled Drugs Contained in The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, Sch 2
  • Simplified List of Controlled Drugs Contained in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, Sch 3
  • Simplified List of Controlled Drugs Contained in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, Sch 4
  • Simplified List of Controlled Drugs Contained in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, Sch 5
  • Simplified Version of the Classes of Person Applicable to the Misuse of  Drugs Regulations 2001, Schs 1-5 and the Text of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (Schedules Only)
  • The Interrelationship Between the Classes and Schedules of Controlled Drugs
  • Police Powers to Stop and Search for Controlled Drugs
  • Powers of Arrest Without Warrant
  • The Maximum Penalties for Drug Offences Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979
  • Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Properties of Some Controlled Drugs
  • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

About the Author

Leonard Jason-Lloyd
Visiting Fellow in Law, Midlands Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Loughborough University and Visiting Lecturer in Law, School of Medicine, University of Leicester

Reviews

"a well-written and intelligently constructed guide to the law in relation to drugs that are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971"
"a highly informative guide, and of particular assistance to healthcare providers, outreach workers, police officers as well as busy legal practitioners who are unfamiliar with this area of the law but who wish to gain a rapid insight into the relevant principles of law"
"a work of quality"
Rudi Fortson QC 25 Bedford Row
Journal of Social Welfare & Family Law
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