Drugs Act 2005
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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The Drugs Act 2005[a] (c. 17) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom relating to drugs offences.
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| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make provision in connection with controlled drugs and for the making of orders to supplement anti-social behaviour orders in cases where behaviour is affected by drug misuse or other prescribed factors. |
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| Citation | 2005 c. 17 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales, except that so far as it amends or repeals any enactment, this Act has the same extent as the enactment amended or repealed.[b] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 7 April 2005 |
| Commencement | various[c] |
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Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Drugs Act 2005 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
Provisions
Under the Act, people caught with a certain quantity of drugs are automatically presumed to be supplying, rather than the lesser charge of possession.[1]
The Act allows first-time offenders testing positive for drugs to be obliged to attend a mandatory drug assessment specialist workers and receive help into treatment even if not charged.[2][3]
Under the Act, all adults arrested for 'trigger' crimes, including robbery, burglary and prostitution, which could have been committed to buy drugs, are to be tested for narcotics.[4]
Those who test positive for a Class A drug may be required to take part in an assessment and also a follow-up assessment.[5]
Section 24 - Short title, commencement and extent
The following orders have been made under section 24(3):
- The Drugs Act 2005 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1650 (C. 68))[6]
- The Drugs Act 2005 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2223 (C. 93))[7]
- The Drugs Act 2005 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3053 (C. 128))[8]
- The Drugs Act 2005 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/2136 (C. 71))[9]
- The Drugs Act 2005 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2007] (S.I. 2007/562 (C. 23))[10]