A quality assurance review of all samples sent to Synlab Laboratory Services Ltd between April 2019 and December 2020 has recommended the samples be withdrawn as evidence. The National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Forensic Science Regulator found that;
Between April 2019 and December 2020, Synlab undertook Section 5A drug drive analysis of 4,255 samples.
- Of these samples 2,181 had no drugs present or a level of drug that was reported as below the prescribed limit.
- 296 samples were from cases that were discontinued for a number of reasons including a decision by the police to take no further action or there was no conviction at court.
- The remaining 1,778 samples had drug levels reported by Synlab as above the prescribed limit, and these results have now been rescinded.
The Crown Prosecution Service have been, and will be, contacting those 1778 defendants effected.
Synlab was not the only laboratory conducting drug drive sample testing over this period so not all convictions are unsafe. However, if you believe that you have been affected then fee free to get in touch with us. We will happily take you through your options.