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Hair strand testing in care proceedings (Barnet LBC v T (mother) and others (Alere Toxicology and others intervening)

Published on: 18 October 2017

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Hair strand testing in care proceedings (Barnet LBC v T (mother) and others (Alere Toxicology and others intervening)
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Article summary

Local Government analysis: The Family Court has considered the validity of hair strand testing of a mother suspected of using cocaine. Emily James, barrister, of The 36 Group, looks at the court’s decision in Barnet LBC v T—also known as H (A Child: Hair Strand Testing)—and its guidance on how testing organisations should write their reports. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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