Season’s Greetings from Cansford Labs
A seasonal note from Cansford Lab’s for our legal colleagues providing them with lab opening hours over the holiday period.
Historic Sexual Abuse Allegations: What to Do if You Are Accused.
Facing allegations of historic sexual offences? LMP Legal understands the distress and challenges involved. This article from Kristina Lancaster provides insights into defending false claims, navigating complex legal processes, and building a strong defence. Learn about the importance of experienced legal representation, evidence gathering, and how we support clients with compassion and discretion.
From Sleigh Bells to Samples: Cansford at Christmas
Discover surprising Christmas insights with Cansford Labs! From festive facts about Santa’s beard to tackling serious issues like seasonal substance misuse, Cansford Labs expert team delivers fast, accurate hair, nail, and blood testing. Operating year-round with a focus on sustainability, Cansford Labs ensures timely results to support families, courts, and solicitors during the holidays. Learn more about how Cansford Labs balance science and seasonal cheer!
Festive Cheers, Not Tears: The Dangers of Drink & Drug Driving During Christmas
Stay safe this Christmas! In this article from Kristina Lancaster she provides us with a reminder of the dangers of drink & drug driving, including the ‘morning after’ risks, and how to avoid legal trouble.
Historic sexual abuse claims
There has been several high-profile reports of historic sexual abuse crimes in the media recently. In this article Molly Frost, an Abuse Specialist Solicitor of Oakwood Solicitors, outlines how someone who has experienced historical sexual abuse, can take action with dignity and highlights the role of the team to handle matters with great sensitivity to empower the victim to seek justice for themselves.
Our 3 working day turnaround time is a standard sample service – not a ‘paid for’ extra
In this piece Kim Bagley of Cansford Labs talks about the benefits of their 3 working day turnaround of sample collections for family law professionals
Education, Not Longer Sentences, Prevents Driving Offence Tragedies
Longer sentences won’t prevent road tragedies. Charlotte Le Maire on why change needs early education and a cultural shift on driving safety.
Concerns as homophobic hate crimes ‘significantly’ on the rise
In this criminal news update from Aimee Fox of Oakwood Solicitors, she reports on the recent increase in homophobic hate crime and outlines the path to claiming compensation for a victim of violent crime.
Hotel faces modern slavery allegations
Tanveer Qureshi recently defended a hotel director accused of modern slavery and wage violations, leading to all charges being dropped. The case underscores the hotel industry’s risk of exploitation through supply chains and labour practices. The Modern Slavery Act requires businesses to implement strong anti-slavery measures and maintain transparent compliance protocols.
The role of hair strand testing in family court – a Cansford Labs case study
In this case study from Cansford Laboratories look at the the critical role of hair strand testing in a recent case at the family court. Discussion highlights how the objective testing was beneficial to the case and informed the court decision.
Upcoming Free Webinars: Judicial Review and Refusal of Naturalisation on Good Character Grounds – Parts 1 & 2
Join DG Legal for a free two part webinar series on Judicial Review and Refusal of Naturalisation on Good Character Grounds. In this will be a 1 hour session presented by leading practitioners Eric Fripp and Amy Childs from 36 Group, they will outline the parameters for refusal of British nationality on the basis of lack of ‘good character’, how to anticipate issues, and how to contest refusals The first part of the webinar will be held on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Why Cansford’s 3-day turnaround time is the standard for our drug and alcohol testing
For legal professionals, especially in family law, timely drug and alcohol test results are crucial. In this article Cansford’s Managing Director, Kim Bagley discusses why their three-working-day turnaround sets the standard for drug and alcohol testing.
Catch-up on-demand free webinar for family law professionals: Understanding alcohol testing in child protection cases
As a family law professional, staying updated on alcohol testing methods is crucial for child protection cases, but it can be challenging with a demanding caseload. Cansford Labs has released a free, on-demand webinar titled “Pints to Particles”, designed to enhance your knowledge at your convenience. The webinar covers key testing methods such as hair and blood tests, real-life case studies, and best practices for test selection, all explained in a simplified manner.
The Wrong Type Of Milestone In Forensic Science
In this article, Alan Baker of Bericon Forensics, presents his views on the significant changes in the forensic science marketplace in England and Wales. Baker questions whether privatisation has worked for criminal justice.
Drug Driving vs. Drink Driving: Challenges In Evidence Collection Post-Synlab Scandal
Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 2015 was introduced to address the challenges of prosecuting drug driving cases that often failed under the previous legislation. In this presentation, Alan Baker from Bericon explores the key differences between drink driving and drug driving offenses, highlighting the processes of blood sample collection and analysis. He also discusses the potential impact of the Synlab data scandal on forensic evidence and future prosecutions.
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