Challenge Hair Testing Evidence in Court

Hair Testing in Court – Are drug testing methods failing to provide fit for purpose evidence?

Challenge Hair Testing Evidence in Court

Join our LIVE, online training session, led by one of our Technical Experts, where we will delve into the critical aspects of challenging hair testing in family court cases.

The seminar will be led by Damian World, an expert witness in the use of drugs testing in family and civil court proceedings.

Damian will focus on the latest research and how the use of cut-off levels to provide a simple “positive” or “negative” based test result, could be inappropriate for many care cases and legal proceedings.

He will also share how many environmental factors can affect results on these types of tests.

Damian’s objectives; to ensure Family Barristers are up to date with the latest research and well informed should you be in a position of challenging hair testing results in court.

Book your place

Choose from the dates below to register for one of our upcoming LIVE webinars on the topic: Challenge Hair Testing Evidence in Court.

Tuesday 24th June

LIVE Webinar and Q&A
FREE to attend
60 Minutes

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What will this course cover?

Is the colour of a client’s hair a factor in the results provided?
Is it possible that a parent with black hair is more likely to have their child removed on the basis of a drug screen than a parent with blonde or ginger hair?
Can hair care affect the outcome of a test?
Is it acceptable that a parent who frequently washes, conditions, and brushes their hair, is less likely to present with a positive result compared to those who choose to only wash hair infrequently?
How is it possible that up to 60% of results for regular cannabis present a negative test result?
We estimate that around 20% of hair samples tested from those not using cocaine produce ‘Positive’ test results. How can this be examined in an individual case?
All of the above are real issues in the drug testing industry today. How can you ensure that the evidence presented is fit for purpose and meets the required ‘Burden of Proof’ for family proceedings?
When challenging a result in court, what information do you need to uncover misleading factors?

Who is this course for?

This course is for barristers involved in family law court proceedings, representing a client and working towards the best outcome for the child and family.

Who will you learn with?

Damian World

Technical Support and Reporting Manager

Steve Nurdin

Senior Account Manager

Book your place

Choose from the dates below to register for one of our upcoming LIVE webinars on the topic: Best Practice in Drug Hair Testing.

Tuesday 24th June

Testimonials

What do our customers think?

“It was helpful to understand the science. It has troubled me in my 18 years of social work that tests are not always reliable and the consequences can be life changing for children and families.”

“This training session has been so helpful and should be mandatory for all Social Workers / Family Court Advisors / Family Solicitors; given how much weight is often placed on such results. Thank you so much for providing this.”

“Training very informative – The difference in how ethnicity can impact on test results. The different way that the use of hair products, heat treatment and drug / alcohol use can impact upon the results.”

Holdens Law

“The Challenge Evidence in Court webinar was a great introductory session to some of the nuances of testing and things to look out for”

Deans Court Chambers

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