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Crew assist the judiciary to make informed decisions in drugs cases by providing unbiased reports and testimony in criminal and civil cases.
Crew staff provide court reports relating to cases involving substances that are illegal to possess and distribute. Most often the requests are from the defence agents as the prosecution service in Scotland: Proculator Fiscals Offices use the services of Police Expert Witness Teams (in each police force usually within the drug squads) for their opinion on such cases.
Most, but not all, of the cases involve disputing whether an amount of drug or the circumstances surrounding the case indicate supply or personal use. The consequent tariffs imposed by the courts can be considerably different if the person is found guilty of supply rather than simple possession.
e.g. possession of a class A drug such as 'magic mushrooms' could be up to 7 years in prison and an unlimited fine while intent to supply or being involved in supply could mean life in prison and an unlimited fine.
John Arthur the director of Crew currently provides this service and has provided reports and given testimony at cases around the country. His qualifications for carrying out such work are as follows:
Crew 2000 is a leading Scottish Drug Information Project. Crew provides "harm reduction" advice, information and support services to people who use, or are likely to use illicit substances. Our organisation is known for researching drug issues and monitoring trends in drug use in Scotland.
John is the Director of Crew 2000 and has worked wit
