Controlled Substances in the United Kingdom

The Misuse of Drugs Act, 1971 lists controlled substances in three classes in Schedule 2 to the Act. Class A drugs have the greatest propensity to cause 

In this legal area, it is necessary to be able to provide scientific support for any charge brought against individuals to prove that an offence has been committed. The majority of offences relate to possession of controlled substances. However, it is sometimes necessary for the analyst to determine the amount as well as the 

Section of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1971 Type of offence which is controlled 

8 Permit premises to be used for the purposes listed in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 

9 Use utensils or allow others to do so in relation to smoking opium 

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