Drugs Act 2005


The Drugs Act 2005 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom relating to drugs offences.

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.
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.
Under the Act, all adults arrested for 'trigger' crimes, including robbery, burglary and prostitution, which could have been committed to buy drugs, are be tested for narcotics.
Those who test positive for a Class A drug may be required to take part in an assessment and also a follow-up assessment.

Section 24 - Short title, commencement and extent

The following orders have been made under section 24:
  • The Drugs Act 2005 Order 2005
  • The Drugs Act 2005 Order 2005
  • The Drugs Act 2005 Order 2005
  • The Drugs Act 2005 Order 2006
  • The Drugs Act 2005 Order 2007]