Introduction of a Drug of Dependence Into the Body of Another Person
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Introduction of a Drug of Dependence into the Body of Another Person is when you put drugs into another person’s body (i.e. orally or intravenously).

The introduction of a drug of dependence into the body of another person is the sort of charge heard in the Magistrates’ Court.
What is the legal definition of Introduction of a Drug of Dependence into the Body of Another Person?
A person introduces or attempts to introduce a drug into another person’s body.“Did you administer drugs to someone else?”
Legislation
The section that covers this offence is section 74 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981.- You did not give anyone drugs.
- You are legally authorised to administer the drug and the administration was lawful.
Questions in cases like this
- Did you put drugs into someone else’s body?
- Can they prove you gave someone else drugs?
The maximum penalty for Introduction of a Drug of Dependence Into the Body (s74 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981) is a fine of 30 penalty units or level 8 imprisonment (1 year), or both.