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Hair Strand Drug Tests Raise Concerns in Family Courts

Published Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Updated May 26

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Concerns have been raised in UK Family Courts regarding the reliability of hair strand drug tests, with the most senior judge referring the issue to the Family Justice Council for urgent consideration. These tests have limitations and interpretation issues that could potentially lead to miscarriages of justice.

What We Know — Key Points

  • In December 2024 the most senior judge in the Family Court referred the issue of hair strand tests to the advisory Family Justice Council for urgent consideration.
  • Hair strand drug tests used in Family Courts have limitations and interpretation issues that could lead to miscarriages of justice.

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  • BBC NewsCenter

    The article emphasizes the potential for miscarriages of justice due to the limitations and interpretation issues of hair strand drug tests in Family Courts.

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