What Needs To Change in the Use of Hair Strand Testing?

Paul Hunter, Founder of FTS, and Sarah Branson, Barrister at Coram Chambers, discuss the urgent need for changes in hair strand testing (HST) practices, particularly the elimination of cut-off levels, which can lead to inaccurate results and miscarriages of justice. They advocate for a shift towards proper expert analysis, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered rather than relying on arbitrary thresholds.

Their discussion also highlights the benefits of nail testing as a more reliable alternative, free from racial bias linked to hair melanin levels. This video emphasises the importance of instructing HST as expert evidence, allowing for the integration of evolving scientific developments to improve accuracy and fairness in legal cases.