Misuse of Drugs : A Straightforward Guide to the Law.

Cover -- Acknowledgements -- CONTENTS -- About the author -- Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terminology A Selection of Items Commonly Encountered -- The Purpose of this Book -- Recommended Further Reading -- 1 What Are Controlled Drugs? -- 2 Misuse of Drugs Legislation -- 3 Unlawful Possession -- 4 General Defences -- 5 Unlawful Supply -- 6 Drug Activities on Premises -- 7 Incitement, Attempt and Conspiracy -- 8 Police Enforcement Powers -- 9 Further Drug Testing Powers -- 10 Future Developments -- Appendix 1: List of Controlled Drugs -- Appendix 2: The Development of Drugs Legislation -- Appendix 3: Overview of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 -- Appendix 4: Maximum Penalties for Drug Offences -- Appendix 5: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 -- Index -- Back cover.

A much needed basic and accessible guide.An overview of the complex world of proscribed drugs that explains the key provisions and how they interact in a straightforward and readable way - including via tables and notes on drug classification. Drug classifications are explained, as are the rules for drug possession by lay people, doctors, pharmacists, and police. Simple, straightforward and indispensable for newcomers and those seeking to put existing drugs knowledge into perspective.The author also explains the key drugs terminology, making the book of interest to police, courts, prosecutors, defence advocates, those from the corrections service, drugs and crime prevention workers - and students, researchers and others.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.