Publisher's Synopsis
This unique title provides detailed narrative on the application of misuse of drugs legislation in Ireland. Dealing in particular with the principal Drugs Acts 1977-1984 and Criminal Justice Acts 2006 and 2007 the book covers all relevant case law and includes consolidated versions of the relevant drugs Acts, which have been heavily amended by the Criminal Justice Acts 2006 and 2007.
Contents:
1. Introduction - International Obligations; 2. Controlled Drugs; 3. Possession; 4. Supply; 5. Possession with intent to supply (Section 15 & 15A); 6. Section 15C; 7. Importation and Exportation; 8. Production and Cultivation; 9. Opium, section 16; 10. Prescription Offences, section 18; 11. Permissive Offences, section 19; 12. Section 20 Offences; 13. Advocacy Offences; 14. Miscellaneous Offences; 15. Section 29 Defences; 16. Garda Powers; 17. Penalties; 18. Forfeiture and Confiscation;
19. Section 15A Sentencing Principles; Appendix: Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 & 1984; Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988
