Drug Driving vs. Drink Driving: Challenges In Evidence Collection Post-Synlab Scandal

Section 5A of the The Road Traffic Act became legislation in 2015 following many years of failed prosecutions under the older Section 4, of the Act.

In this presentation, Alan Baker presents information on drink driving and the comparisons with drug driving. It includes comments on the collection and analysis of blood samples and the possible challenges to the prosecution’s forensic evidence following the Synlab data scandal.

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Bericon has provided first class forensic science consultancy to the legal profession and other organisations for over 40 years and is one of the oldest independent forensic consultancy organisations in the UK The business operates from premises in Stoke on Trent making it ideally placed geographically to accept instructions from across the UK.

Alongside the head office facility, the business is supported by a team of consultants each providing expertise in a defined area of science. Our intention is to make Bericon your forensic One Stop Shop by offering a fast, friendly and efficient service.