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Emerging drug trends in the UK: Testing for new substances in the family courts

August 12, 2026
By Forensic Testing Service. There were 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning registered in England and Wales in 2024, the highest number since records began in 1993 and a 2.1% increase compared with 2023. Concerns about rising drug-related harm have also been highlighted by the National Crime Agency, which has warned that the UK has one of the highest rates of drug deaths in Europe. Against…

It’s academic

August 12, 2026
Judicial review of Temporary Stop Notices (TSN) is rare; a recent judgment is a reminder of why that is, writes Roderick Morton.