Stewart v Att. Gen. [1994] JLR_Note 13a (18 April 1994)
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The court held that knowledge of the nature of the drug is a necessary element for conviction in drug importation cases.
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Whether the accused had knowledge of the nature of the drug being imported
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Knowledge of the nature of the drug is required for conviction of importation of drugs.
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The court held that knowledge of the nature of the drug is a necessary element for conviction in drug importation cases.
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