Drug Related Articles
Our Drug related articles offer insight into this ever-changing legal landscape. With information and advice on criminal drug acts, to changes in the drug-related laws and sentencing.
Human Trafficking used as a defence
A recent case has shown how one defendant has said that human trafficking was their defence to another crime they had committed. Here’s what happened…
Covert Human Intelligence Sources
The Government are looking to introduce The Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill – but it faces some opposition over some of the more controversial tactics used. So is it providing a greater good?
Encrypted Messages Accessed on “Encrochat” in Major Police Operation
We frequently need to consider the use of force by police officers when arresting or otherwise dealing with suspects. What are the acceptable boundaries?
Sentences For Drug Offences Involving Prison and Prisoners
With many offences, the punishment may vary according to the context of the criminality. The same is true when it comes to sentencing of drugs offences, and particularly when it involves prisons and prisoners. Here we look at why this is.
Should Michael Gove Be Sent To Prison For Cocaine Use?
Why hasn’t Michael Gove been arrested? A question on many people’s lips since the former Justice Secretary admitted to using cocaine several times earlier in his career.
Battling Prison Guard Corruption
The types of corruption in the prison services are broad, with drugs being brought in by corrupt guards to a member of staff engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner. There are already security teams in place in prisons that may search staff, with the use of metal detectors if needed. The new units are going to compliment the system already in place, giving it an extra layer.
What Is The Penalty For Having Counterfeit Money?
Here we look at the impact and cases surrounding the possession and/or use of counterfeit money – including the sentencing – which may shock some people!
Is Using Modern Slavery As A Defence For Drug Dealing Or Other Offences Permitted?
Can Modern Slavery be used as a defence for drugs offences or other offences for that matter? Well the answer is maybe – depending on the circumstances and the offence committed. Here we look at using modern slavery as a defence.
New Drug Detection Technology In Prisons
The government has announced the introduction of drug detection scanners at ten of the country’s “most challenging” prisons. The scanners will be able to detect drugs on clothes, paper and mail. The technology will be able to detect minute traces of substances that would have otherwise been invisible. This would include drugs which have been soaked into clothes or letters as a way to bypass normal security.
Review Of The Psychoactive Substances Act
The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 has recently undergone a review to see how effective it is proving. Here we look at the findings of the review and the implications.
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