Description

This popular book, regularly cited in court proceedings, has established itself as a core reference on the law of drug misuse. Offering a balance of law and procedure, it draws together the strands of detailed, technical legislation and case law into an accessible format written in a clear, user-friendly style.
Provides guidance on all aspects of the law relating to drugs, including manufacture, possession and use, importing and exporting
Deals with powers of the police and Customs and Excise, including Confiscation, Forfeiture and Restraint Orders
Covers evidence and sentencing
Incorporates all recent changes in the law, including the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2010
Features new coverage of “Legal Highs”
Contains expanded coverage of the Medicines Act 1968 and its relevance to many substances beyond medicines
Provides clinical information on the different types of drugs available to assist the practitioner in the complex clinical aspects of the law
Includes flow charts and diagrams showing mechanics of civil recovery and summary of controls under existing drug legislation.
 
Contents:
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – The importation and exportation of controlled drugs
Chapter 3 – Possession of Drugs
Chapter 4 – Possession with intent to supply
Chapter 5 – Supplying controlled drugs
Chapter 6 – The manufacture and production of controlled drugs
Chapter 7 – Drugs activities on premises
Chapter 8 – Section 28 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Chapter 9 – Offences contrary to a corresponding law
Chapter 10 – Inchoate liability
Chapter 11 – Evidence
Chapter 12 – Powers of police and customs officers
Chapter 13 – The making of confiscation orders
Chapter 14 – Powers of Forfeiture
Chapter 15 – Sentencing
Chapter 16 – A general guide to drug misuse
Chapter 17 – Legal highs and the Medicine Act 1968
Appendices.