Report Summary
This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Drug Driving Update.
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Meeting
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Forensic Services Committee - 30 October 2025
Date : 30 October 2025
Location : Online
Implications Detail
There are community implications associated with this paper, specifically the impact from drug-driving on the roads in Scotland.
There are financial implications in this report, specifically the costs associated with outsourcing. The initial Forensic Services revenue budget for 2025/26 of £300K covered planned outsourcing, however, given the current demand levels remain around 20% higher than forecast, an additional £166K has been reallocated from the revenue budget. It is anticipated the newly allocated budget of £466K will be sufficient to meet the increased demand and the scheduled development work this FY. It is understood the PSoS drug driving pilot scheduled within A and U divisions (OP Seltern) will be fully funded by PSoS.
There are legal implications associated with this paper, specifically the risk of cases being unable to proceed to prosecution.
