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FTS on the Road: Autumn 2025 Events and Exhibitions
Attended key autumn events to share expertise, building connections and support best practice in forensic testing.
What to expect at your hair strand collection appointment
Every collection is carefully managed, from appointment scheduling to client questionnaires, to maintain a robust chain of custody.
Remembering Sir James Munby, a Giant of Family Justice
Reflecting on Sir James Munby’s legacy of transparency, fairness and proper scrutiny of evidence in family justice.
Congratulations to the 2025 Family Law Awards winners
Celebrating excellence at The 2025 Family Law and FTS’ continued support for the sector.
Setting the record straight: why cut-off levels are still not the answer in testing
Many testing companies doggedly continue to advocate for Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) cut-off levels as an alleged basis for […]
What the Law Says About Hair Strand Testing (HST)
Over the past 15 years, UK case law has made it clear that hair strand testing is expert opinion evidence […]
Ketamine: the value of confirmatory testing and experts
The use of ketamine is on the rise in the UK, particularly among young people. Recent media reports have highlighted […]
Why hair strand analysis should be instructed as expert opinion evidence
When a parent or guardian is suspected of substance abuse, solicitors or local authorities will often order a hair strand […]
British Association of Social Workers interview on the Risks of Misinterpreting Hair Strand Tests
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has published a feature in Professional Social Work Magazine on how hair strand […]
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