Drug Offences in Ireland

Drug Offences in Ireland
Author: Garnet Orange
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2021-01-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1526518406

This concise, practical text, written by one of Ireland's leading criminal barristers, deals with all the key areas of drugs law including sentencing, possession, importation, stop and search, search warrants, entrapment, evidence and defences. New to the second edition: * The chapter on possession has been largely rewritten to take account of changes in the case law since 2010. * The book has been updated to reflect the changes to the law brought about by the Customs Act 2015 and the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Act 2011. * The chapter on cultivation has been expanded since the first edition. This area of law has become much more significant since 2010. There have been a lot more cases of the grow house category being processed by the courts, although the law itself has not changed significantly. These cases tend to be relevant in the context of sentencing. * The second edition contains the following new chapter: Powers for Investigating Drugs Offences. * The section dealing with adverse inference questioning has been thoroughly rewritten and contextualised it to focus on drugs offences. There have been a number of important decisions from the Irish courts relating to these provisions within the past 10 years (and the author appeared in some of those cases). * The entrapment procedures material has been revised to take account of a number of significant decisions in recent years. * Ch 18 on Defences has been revised in light of the Smyth decision in 2010, which related to the burden on the accused. * Sentencing is one of the most important aspects of drugs law and this material has been brought up to date. Of particular significance is the addition of a section on grow houses and cultivation. New legislation and cases that are dealt with in this edition: * Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 * Customs Act 2015 * Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Act 2011 * DPP v Smyth [2010] 3 IR 368 * DPP v JC [2015] IESC 31

Drug Offences in Ireland

Drug Offences in Ireland
Author: Garnet Orange
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2021-01-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1526518414

This concise, practical text, written by one of Ireland's leading criminal barristers, deals with all the key areas of drugs law including sentencing, possession, importation, stop and search, search warrants, entrapment, evidence and defences. New to the second edition: * The chapter on possession has been largely rewritten to take account of changes in the case law since 2010. * The book has been updated to reflect the changes to the law brought about by the Customs Act 2015 and the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Act 2011. * The chapter on cultivation has been expanded since the first edition. This area of law has become much more significant since 2010. There have been a lot more cases of the grow house category being processed by the courts, although the law itself has not changed significantly. These cases tend to be relevant in the context of sentencing. * The second edition contains the following new chapter: Powers for Investigating Drugs Offences. * The section dealing with adverse inference questioning has been thoroughly rewritten and contextualised it to focus on drugs offences. There have been a number of important decisions from the Irish courts relating to these provisions within the past 10 years (and the author appeared in some of those cases). * The entrapment procedures material has been revised to take account of a number of significant decisions in recent years. * Ch 18 on Defences has been revised in light of the Smyth decision in 2010, which related to the burden on the accused. * Sentencing is one of the most important aspects of drugs law and this material has been brought up to date. Of particular significance is the addition of a section on grow houses and cultivation. New legislation and cases that are dealt with in this edition: * Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 * Customs Act 2015 * Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Act 2011 * DPP v Smyth [2010] 3 IR 368 * DPP v JC [2015] IESC 31

From a Policy on Illegal Drugs to a Policy on Psychoactive Substances

From a Policy on Illegal Drugs to a Policy on Psychoactive Substances
Author: Richard Muscat
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287164803

How is drug policy developed? Members of the Pompidou Group research platform from 17 European countries have studied this question, taking into account differing national political contexts, the influence of international conventions and drug strategies at V European level, the evolution of scientific knowledge, and treatment of drug addiction in the most broad sense of the word. This work in part provides a reply to the question whether countries opt for an integrated policy on substances, or for a separate policy for each substance. This publication also attempts to identify to what extent civil society, practice and science influence the formulation of drug policy.

Criminal Legislation in Ireland

Criminal Legislation in Ireland
Author: Lynn O'Sullivan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 2408
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1526509040

Criminal Legislation in Ireland, 3rd edition consolidates the most important and frequently-utilised pieces of criminal legislation and facilitates easy reference to legislation for criminal practitioners and students alike. It allows easy access to recent pieces of legislation, as well as incorporating amendments to older Acts, thereby saving time and keeping practitioners up to date. The text also contains older legislation, which is not easily accessible on the internet. The book consolidates a large volume of legislation allowing easy access to what can be considered the most widely used pieces of criminal legislation and incorporates recent amendments and updated versions of Acts. New to this edition: Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 Children (Amendment) Act 2015 Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Act 2015 Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015 Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2016 Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2016 Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Act 2017 Criminal Justice Act 2017 Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 Domestic Violence Act 2017

Misuse of Drugs and Drug Trafficking Offences

Misuse of Drugs and Drug Trafficking Offences
Author: Rudi Fortson
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Total Pages: 1198
Release: 2011
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0414045173

New edition of a comprehensive guide to the acquisition of businesses whether the acquisition is structured by way of a purchase of shares or a purchase of assets. Includes explanations on the main issues which arise on such transactions. In addition to commentary, precedents are included in paper and electronic formats.

The Drugs Offences Handbook

The Drugs Offences Handbook
Author: Tim Moloney KC
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1784511609

The Drugs Offences Handbook provides a comprehensive, focused and concise analysis of the often complex evidential and litigation issues that relate to drugs cases. The law relating to drugs has the broadest span of any specialist area within crime. Evidentially it includes the forensic examination of drugs themselves and evidence linking individuals to drugs, as well as cell site analysis, interrogation of computers and mobile telephones, police powers of search, and the utilisation of police 'expert' witnesses. From a litigation perspective, drugs cases (together with financial crime) make up the vast majority of cases giving rise to money laundering and proceeds of crime issues. In complex supply and importation cases, the financial aspect frequently arises within the evidence as well. Laid out in three broad sections covering Offences, Evidence and Post-conviction, The Drugs Offences Handbook provides expert guidance on key areas such as: - Manufacture and cultivation - Importation - Possession and supply - Police powers of search and seizure - Sentencing and confiscation With reference to all relevant legislation including the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, the Drugs Act 2005, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 as well as analysis of leading cases such as R v Hussain (Shabbir), R v Green and R v Wright, The Drugs Offences Handbook is an essential resource for criminal law practitioners as well as professionals such as drugs agencies, counselling agencies and expert witnesses. Tim Moloney QC, Tom Stevens, Paul Mason, Abigail Bright and Harriet Johnson are all members of Doughty Street Chambers. Steven Bird is the founder and director of Birds Solicitors. The Criminal Practice Series is a series of practical court-style guides covering a number of discrete, specialist areas. They assist users to identify cases, rules and regulations relevant to the specific topic quickly and easily. For more information please visit www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/criminal

Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland

Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland
Author: James Windle
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000685438

This book offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to criminology in Ireland. Logically structured and clearly written, this book explores theory and empirical research through real-life examples from an Irish context. Engaging and challenging, this book encourages critical thinking about, and understanding of, crime and crime control in Ireland, North and South. The book covers the canon of criminological theory, from classical and psychological approaches right through to the contemporary. It offers an overview of the Irish criminal justice system, including the police, prisons and alternatives to punishment. It covers key criminological themes such as victims and victimology, gender, the drug trade and its regulation, terrorism and political violence, and desistance and the life course. Key features include: Critical assessment of key criminological theories, which are later woven into discussions of key thematic areas Case studies of historical and contemporary Irish events, including the Magdalene Laundries, gangland feuds and the decriminalisation of drugs Extensive reading lists of key academic texts and relevant Irish literature, movies, music and art This book is the only comprehensive criminology textbook specifically designed for the Irish undergraduate curriculum. It is essential reading for all criminology students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and will also be of interest to postgraduates and academics looking for an overview of Irish Criminology.

Transnational Organised Crime

Transnational Organised Crime
Author: Tom Obokata
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1317389727

Organised crime covers a wide range of activities, including drug trafficking, illegal trafficking of people, and fraud. The existence of a land border does not impede these operations; instead in many cases it is used to their advantage. In response, law enforcement strategies must include a transnational, multi-agency approach. This book critically analyses the extent to which Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have been successful in implementing effective action against transnational organised crime. It explores the adoption of key law enforcement strategies and measures in these jurisdictions, and evaluates how regional (EU law) and international (UN Convention) standards have been implemented at the national level. Drawing on interviews with over 90 stakeholders including the Department of Justice Northern Ireland, the Department of Justice and Equality in Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and An Garda Síochána, Tom Obokata and Brian Payne discuss the factors affecting the effective prevention and suppression of organised crime, particularly in relation to cross-border cooperation. In exploring challenges of transnational crime and cooperation, this book will be of great use to students and researchers in international and transnational criminal law, criminology, and crime prevention.