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What the Law Says About Hair Strand Testing (HST)
Explore what UK case law says about hair strand testing and why expert interpretation is essential to ensure results are understood in context.
Ketamine: the value of confirmatory testing and experts
Explore the rise in ketamine use and why confirmatory hair testing and expert interpretation are essential for understanding patterns of drug use in family court proceedings.
Why hair strand analysis should be instructed as expert opinion evidence
Discover why hair strand analysis should be treated as expert opinion evidence, and how expert interpretation supports informed decisions in family court proceedings.
British Association of Social Workers interview on the Risks of Misinterpreting Hair Strand Tests
Explore the risks of misinterpreting hair strand testing results and why expert interpretation is essential for informed decision-making in family law and safeguarding cases.
Nail Testing – When is it Useful?
Discover when nail testing may be a useful alternative or complement to hair strand testing, helping assess longer-term drug and alcohol use.
Rethinking Cut-offs: Thoughts on The Society of Hair Testing Meeting
Explore why reliance on fixed cut-off levels in hair testing can be misleading, and the importance of transparent reporting and expert interpretation.
What Does the Law Say About Hair Strand Testing?
Explore what UK case law says about hair strand testing and why results must be fully reported, expertly interpreted and considered alongside other evidence.
Taking a Strand Campaign Webinar
Explore FTS’s involvement in the Taking a Strand campaign, calling for greater transparency, expert interpretation and improved hair strand testing practices in family courts.
Use of cut-off levels: the wellbeing of families hangs in the balance
Explore why relying on fixed cut-off levels in hair strand testing can lead to misleading conclusions, potentially affecting safeguarding decisions and the wellbeing of families.
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