section 12, Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990

Supply a scheduled substance to another knowing / suspecting use in / for the unlawful production of a controlled drug

The statutory wording, points to prove, defences and penalty — verified against legislation.gov.uk (current revised versions, July 2026).

What the law says

Supply a scheduled substance to another knowing / suspecting use in / for the unlawful production of a controlled drug — topic/offence reference under Contrary to section 12 of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990..

CJS codes
Official CJS offence index (March 2026)
—Charged under the specific underlying offence code.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant supplied a substance to another person
  • 2. The substance was a scheduled substance, i.e. a substance for the time being specified in Schedule 2 to the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (s 12(4))
  • 3. At the time of the supply, the defendant knew or suspected that the substance was to be used in or for the unlawful production of a controlled drug — production unlawful by virtue of s 4(1)(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (s 12(1), (3))

Defences

  • Statutory exclusion — s 12(1A) CJ(IC)A 1990: no offence is committed if the person supplies the scheduled substance with the express consent of a constable.

Mode of trial & maximum penalty

Either way — Summary: 6/12 months' imprisonment and/or a fine; Indictment: 14 years' imprisonment and/or a fine

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