Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

摘要

The principal statute controlling drugs in the UK. Classifies controlled drugs into Classes A, B, and C, creating offences of possession, possession with intent to supply, production, and supply. Penalties vary by classification.

要点

• Classification: Class A (heroin, cocaine, ecstasy), B (cannabis, amphetamines), C (anabolic steroids, benzodiazepines)
• Offences of possession, supply, production
• Maximum sentences: Class A supply — life imprisonment
• Defence of lack of knowledge (s.28)

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