SPA drafts drug driving action plan following failed prosecutions

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SPA drafts drug driving action plan following failed prosecutions

HMICS was asked to conduct a review after it emerged that 447 cases of suspected drug driving were not prosecuted due to samples not being analysed within the 12-month statutory time limit.

Date - 14th August 2023
By - Cash Boyle

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has made 'good progress' in its efforts to address a number of recommendations for improvement, made by HMICS after hundreds of suspected drug driving cases were not prosecuted due to capacity...

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