The defendant appealed against conviction for possession of controlled substances with intent to supply. He said that he had imported the substances (Class C controlled drugs and counterfeit medecines) but had intended to supply them overseas only.
Held: The appeal succeeded. The offence was committed only where the supply was within the jurisdiction. If the intention might have been to supply customers outside the jurisdiction, no offence such as those charged could be committed.
Judges:
Lord Justice Laws, Mr Justice Beatson and Mr Justice Blake
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Statutes:
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 4(1) 5(3)
Citing:
Cited – Seymour v The Queen PC 5-Nov-2007
(Bermuda) The appellant was arrested after going to hospital complaining that a bag of heroin he had swallowed had burst. He had been intending to leave the country for Miami where the drug would be sold. He appealed against his conviction for . .
Cited – Regina v Maginnis HL 5-Mar-1987
M was stopped by the police. They found cannabis in his car. He said he was looking after it for a friend. He was accused of intending to supply it.
Held: ‘The word ‘supply’ in its ordinary natural meaning conveys the idea of furnishing or . .
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Crime
Updated: 02 May 2022; Ref: scu.408565