FTS Resource Hub

What can you expect to find in the FTS Resource Hub?

Our resources are tailored to the unique challenges of family law cases, with a particular focus on forensic testing for drugs and alcohol in hair samples. Explore educational videos, in-depth articles, case studies, and practical guides tailored for solicitors, barristers, and local authorities. Gain a clear understanding of testing methodologies, results interpretation, and their role in case outcomes, ensuring you’re equipped to make informed, confident decisions. Access the trusted insights and tools you need to support your casework and decision-making with confidence.

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Guides & Whitepapers

Understand the forensic testing process, from sample collection to results analysis.

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Videos

Watch practical demonstrations and conversations with expert insights to deepen your understanding.

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Case Studies

Discover how forensic evidence has shaped outcomes in real family law cases.

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Expert Articles

Stay informed on best practices, legal considerations, and emerging trends in drug and alcohol testing.

Guides & Whitepapers

Our assets are designed to demystify the forensic testing process, making it easier to navigate cases involving drug and alcohol testing in family law.

What’s Included:

  • How to Write a Letter of Instruction: Clear, concise templates and guidance to ensure your instructions for testing are accurate and legally robust.
  • Sample Collection Explained: Learn best practices for collecting hair samples to maintain chain of custody and ensure reliable results.
  • Interpreting Results: Detailed walkthroughs on understanding laboratory findings, including common terminologies and what they mean for your case.

These practical tools help you streamline your approach and ensure that every step of the process meets legal and evidentiary standards.

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Our Videos

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our offices, mobile collection vehicles, and state-of-the-art laboratory in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, watch bite-sized presentations for quick learning, or delve into a recorded lecture with the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA). With new content added regularly, our video hub is your dedicated resource for staying informed and confident in forensic drug and alcohol testing for family court proceedings.

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Case Studies

Our case studies showcase the vital role forensic testing plays in family law cases. Explore real-world examples where hair testing for drugs and alcohol provided critical evidence to support court decisions.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Practical Application: Understand how testing methodologies and results are applied to real-life scenarios.
  • Legal Context: See how evidence is used to address issues such as parental fitness, custody arrangements, and safeguarding concerns.
  • Lessons Learned: Gain insights into challenges faced during cases, including disputed results or complex interpretations, and how they were resolved.

Each case study is designed to provide actionable insights, helping you anticipate challenges and build a stronger, evidence-based approach in your own work.

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Latest Expert Insights

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Why we think cut-off levels are inappropriate for the family courts

Why we think cut-off levels are inappropriate for the family courts Recent debate on the limitations of The Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) cut-off levels has prompted concerning remarks from industry...
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Emerging Drug Trends in the UK: Testing for new substances in the family courts

According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) there were “5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning registered in England and Wales in 2023 - the highest number since records began in 1993 and 1...
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Hair Testing in the Family Court – Resolution Podcast

Podcast highlights miscarriages of justice in hair strand testing In the latest Resolution podcast episode, Sarah Branson (Coram Chambers) and Professor James Coulson (Cardiff University) discuss t...
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Best Practice in Hair Strand Testing for Drugs

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Best Practices in Alcohol Testing

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A model of best practice – Supporting you through PLO

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It have been very interesting to learn about the context in which results should be viewed and well explained as to how they can be misinterpreted as false positive or negative.

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Our head office is located at Wheatley Park in Mirfield in the beautiful West Yorkshire Countryside.

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