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Published: 25 October 2023

Drug Driving Update - 30 October 2023

Keywords : Operating model toxicology HMICS UKAS COPFS outsourcing

Report Summary

This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of the Drug Driving Update.  

Meeting

The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below

Forensics Services Committee - 30 October 2023

Date : 30 October 2023

Location : online


Background

Forensic Services support the delivery of the drug blood limit testing requirement, prompted by a positive roadside test. This process is accredited to the recognised laboratory standard ISO 17025 by UKAS
– the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.

The number of drug-driving cases is reported to the Scottish Police Authority Policing Performance Committee as part of the Police Scotland quarterly performance report.


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