A mother appealed against the removal of three of her children from their maternal grandmother and uncle. The initial court decision, based on hair strand tests, had led to the removal of the children from the grandmother and uncle. The mother appealed, arguing the judge misinterpreted the drug test results.
A mother appealed against the removal of three of her children from their maternal grandmother and uncle. The initial court decision, based on hair strand tests, had led to the removal of the children from the grandmother and uncle. The mother appealed, arguing the judge misinterpreted the drug test results.
In his latest exclusive article for family law and social workers, Family Law blogger John Bolch discusses the details from a case heard at the Court of Appeal and its important guidance upon the use of hair strand testing evidence in family cases.
James Nutt, Cansford’s Laboratory Operations Manager has launched a new look Expert Witness Statement this month which is designed to lighten the load and simplify the reader experience for professionals attending court.
In his latest exclusive for Cansford, Family Law blogger John Bolch advocates for Family Drug and Alcohol Courts and discusses a Cardiff case.
Published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, Dr Lolita Tsanaclis (Cansford Laboratories Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer) talks about the complexities of hair analysis, especially with reference to external contamination, and offers practical recommendations for improving interpretation and reliability in testing.
Uncover the truth behind drug testing sensitivity myths with insights from Cansford’s Reporting Scientist.
Discover the evolution of DNA testing in family law over 40 years, revolutionising paternity cases and court proceedings. Explore the impact of genetic fingerprinting on legal complexities and its role in determining familial relationships accurately.
Discover how Cansford’s recipe for fast turnaround times in drug, alcohol, and steroid testing parallels Colonel Sanders’ secrecy. Learn about strategic investments, bespoke software, and a culture of constant improvement.
A message from John Wicks about our three day turn-around time and how we are bucking the industry trend when it can often take up to two weeks to get sample results. We don’t get in the way of caseloads and productivity – or court dates.
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