Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which section prohibits possession of a controlled drug?

• A. Section 7.
• B. Section 5.
• C. Section 1.
• D. Section 47.

Answer: (B)

Possession of a controlled drug is an offence created by a specific provision of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This section makes it illegal to have a controlled drug on you or under your control. The key idea is simple possession: having the drug itself is prohibited, regardless of whether you intend to sell or use it. Other sections of the Act deal with related offences, like possession with intent to supply or production, but the section that directly prohibits merely possessing the drug is the one named for possession. That's why this option is the correct choice.