Report Summary
This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Drug Driving Update.
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Meeting
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Forensic Services Committee - 3 February 2025
Date : 03 February 2025
Location : Online
Implications
Financial Implications
There are financial implications in this report, specifically the costs associated with outsourcing. The Forensic Services revenue budget for 2024/25 covers the planned outsourcing, however, members should note the risk relating to unplanned outsourcing due to higher-than-expected levels of demand which, currently estimates a £45k overspend.
There are additional financial considerations associated with potential budget requirements for 2025/26. The total spend in 2024 is estimated at £335k however, should demand increase in 2025 then the outsourcing spend will also increase beyond £335k. The 2025 budget for outsourcing has not yet been agreed.
Personnel Implications
There are no current personnel implications associated with this paper, given the recruitment of staff is now complete at the time of writing this report.
Legal Implications
There are legal implications associated with this paper, specifically the risk of cases being unable to proceed to prosecution.
Reputational Implications
There are reputational implications associated with this paper, specifically any cases which could not be pursued to prosecution.
Social Implications
There are social implications associated with this paper, specifically the impact from drug-driving on the roads in Scotland.
Community Impact
There are community implications associated with this paper, specifically the impact on Scotland’s communities from drug-driving.
Equalities Implications
There are no equality implications associated with this paper.
Enviroment Implications
There are no environmental implications associated with this paper.
