Offenders in probation hostels to face compulsory drug testing

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Offenders in probation hostels to face compulsory drug testing

Offenders who stay in probation hostels or Approved Premises will now be subject to mandatory drug testing regardless of the offence(s) they committed or their previous drug history.

Date - 4th October 2022
By - Cachella Smith

While probation requirements can include certain drug testing requirements - the MoJ has now said that anyone staying in probation hostels will be randomly tested for 14 different types of drugs twice during their stay. Meanwhile, those who do...

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