This publication gives details relating to methods of detection, metabolism and interpretation of results relating to fentanyl and a number of Fentanyl analogues. To download this publication, go to:...
Two new sets of guidance have been published by the UK Forensic Science Regulator Expert Report Guidance Forensic Science Regulator; 34 pages; October 16, 2017 Click Here to download the report > Non-Expert Technical Statement Guidance Forensic Science Regulator;...
The latest Forensic Science Regulator's Newsletter, published August 2016 can be found Here Pages 2 and 3 include ‘Issues with Forensic Toxicology’ and ‘Code of conduct for Forensic Science Practitioners’. On page 9 there is a link to 'Drug Driving: Use of legal...
This report has been on the Department for Transport web area for some time now, but is a little difficult to find. Click Here to download the PDF >
As of Monday 3 April 2017 changes to the wording of the declaration in an expert’s report came into force for expert witnesses who act in criminal cases in England and Wales. The amendment can be found within the Criminal Practice Direction Part V: Evidence 19B:...
On January 6th 2017, the Forensic Science Regulator published the 2016 annual report. Under Toxicology standards, 'General Forensic Toxicology' and 'Drug Driving' are mentioned. There is also a statement in relation to the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. Download...