Annex A - Glossary
| 1971 Act | Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 |
|---|---|
| ACMD | Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs |
| Affirmative procedure | Statutory instruments that are subject to the "affirmative procedure" must be approved by both the House of Commons and House of Lords to become law. |
| CEMA | Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 |
| NCA | National Crime Agency |
| Negative procedure | Statutory instruments that are subject to the "negative procedure" automatically become law unless there is an objection from the House of Commons or House of Lords. |
| PACE | Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 |
| PACE NI | Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 |
| PCSO | Police Community Support Officer |
| POCA | Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 |
| TCDO | Temporary Class Drug Order |
