Misuse of Drugs
A Straightforward Guide to the Law
Published on 1. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
100 pages
978-1-904380-32-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is a much needed basic and accessible guide to the complex world of prescribed drugs that explains the key provisions and how they interact in a straightforward and readable way - including via tables and notes on drug classification. The author also explains the key 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.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is exactly what is says... guides the reader through such questions as "what is possession?", "what is supply?" and "what enforcement powers do the police have?" The book is aimed at police officers, magistrates and other court practitioners and would be a useful addition to the library of all groups of people. It is also designed for use in schools and colleges or higher education and it is a book that could well encourage students to undergo further research in an area of law in which considerable debate continues to flourish, particularly in the area of classification': The Justices' ClerkMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Winchester
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-904380-32-0 (9781904380320)
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E-Book
02/2007
1st Edition
Waterside Press
€26.99
Available for download
Person
Leonard Jason-Lloyd has been a lecturer, accredited trainer and author for over 15 years. He has taught misuse of drugs courses to a very wide audience that includes university students, police officers, drug action teams, social workers, housing associations, solicitors, teachers, prison officers, probation officers, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics, and local authority employees. In addition to delivering numerous public broadcasts on TV and radio, he has also written many articles for law journals and over 20 books. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Member of the Institute of Security Management, a visiting lecturer in criminal justice at the Midlands Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Loughborough University and a visiting lecturer in medical law at the Department of Medical Sciences, University of Leicester. In addition to his academic work, he is also the proprietor of Crime and Justice Consultancy and Training Service where he delivers short courses on the law governing the misuse of drugs.
Content
CONTENTSAcknowledgements ivAbout the author viAcronyms, Abbreviations and TerminologyA Selection of Items Commonly Encountered viiThe Purpose of this Book ixRecommended Further Reading xCHAPTER1 What Are Controlled Drugs? 112 Misuse of Drugs Legislation 143 Unlawful Possession 204 General Defences 325 Unlawful Supply 396 Drug Activities on Premises 457 Incitement, Attempt and Conspiracy 518 Police Enforcement Powers 559 Further Drug Testing Powers 6710 Future Developments 70APPENDIX1 List of Controlled Drugs 792 The Development of Drugs Legislation 873 Overview of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 914 Maximum Penalties for Drug Offences 935 Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, Schedules 1 to 5 95Index 99