The section recognised the inherent danger of supplying a drug to the public, where neither the supplier nor the recipient could know the danger of ingesting it. Ketamine, intended for horses, was not a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, and there were no sentencing guidelines available. In this case, in the light of the appellant’s good character, youth and plea, and the low value of the powder, three months detention was appropriate.
Citations:
Times 30-Nov-2000
Statutes:
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 10 April 2022; Ref: scu.88599
