Report Summary
This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of HMICS Assurance Review of Forensic Toxicology Provision – Improvement Plan and Timeline.
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Meeting
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Forensic Services Committee - 28 October 2024
Date : 28 October 2024
Location : Online
Background
In June 2022, the Chair of the Scottish Police Authority requested HMICS conduct an Assurance Review of SPA Forensic Services Toxicology Section.
This following the disclosure that a number of drug driving cases had been marked as ‘no proceedings’ by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS).
