Misuse of Drugs and Drug Trafficking Offences 6th Edtion

This popular book, regularly cited in court proceedings, has established itself as a core reference on the law of drug misuse. Offering a balance of law and procedure, it draws together the strands of detailed, technical legislation and case law into an accessible format written in a clear, user-friendly style.

• Provides guidance on all aspects of the law relating to drugs, including manufacture, possession and use, importing and exporting

• Deals with powers of the police and Customs and Excise, including Confiscation, Forfeiture and Restraint Orders

• Covers evidence and sentencing

• Incorporates all recent changes in the law, including the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2010

• Features new coverage of"Legal Highs"

• Contains expanded coverage of the Medicines Act 1968 and its relevance to many substances beyond medicines

• Provides clinical information on the different types of drugs available to assist the practitioner in the complex clinical aspects of the law

• Includes flow charts and diagrams showing mechanics of civil recovery and summary of controls under existing drug legislation.