Report Summary
This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of the Drug Driving Update.
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Forensics Services Committee - 10 August 2023
Date : 10 August 2023
Location : online
Background
Forensic Services support the delivery of the drug blood limit testing requirement, prompted by a positive roadside test. This process is accredited to the recognised laboratory standard ISO 17025 by UKAS – the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.
The number of drug-driving cases is reported to the Scottish Police Authority Policing Performance Committee as part of the Police Scotland quarterly performance report.