Chapter 12 Multiple Choice Questions

. Which of the following is NOT a specific criminal offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?

Being in possession of a controlled drug

Consuming a controlled drug

Supplying a controlled drug

Producing a controlled drug

. Which of the following most accurately describes the requirement of possession for the purposes of s.5(2)?

D must intend to be in possession of the controlled drug

D must know that he is in possession of the controlled drugs

D need no knowledge that he is in possession of the thing containing the controlled drug or its qualities

D must know that he is in possession of the thing containing the controlled drug, and that the container contains something, but he need have no knowledge as to the qualities of the contents

. Which of the following lists does methylamphetamine ('crystal meth') fall under?

Class A drugs

Class B drugs

Class C drugs

Temporary class drugs

. Which of the following lists does cannabis fall under?

Class A drugs

Class B drugs

Class C drugs

Temporary class drugs

. Which of the following offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is s.5(4) a defence to?

Production of a controlled drug under s.4(2)

Supply of a controlled drug under s.4(3)

Possession of a controlled drug under s.5(2)

Possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply under s.5(3)

. According to the case of R v Lambert [2001] 2 WLR 211, who bears the burden of proving a defence under s.28 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?

The defendant bears the evidential burden only

The defendant bears the legal burden only

The defendant bears the evidential burden and the legal burden

The prosecution bears the evidential burden and the legal burden

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