Kate West is Senior Toxicology Reporting Scientist at AlphaBiolabs. Kate joined AlphaBiolabs in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from a background in forensic science. Her main responsibilities include writing Statement of Witness and Certificate of Analysis reports for legally-instructed drug and alcohol tests, and mentoring and training other members of the Toxicology Reporting team. Kate holds an MSc in Forensic Toxicology by Research and a BSc with Honours in Biomedical Science and is frequently called upon to give evidence in court, reporting on complex child cases. Website: https://www.alphabiolabs.co.uk
Kate West discusses how best to interpret a drug test report, and the common misconceptions about what can be learnt from a drug test
Now is the time to tackle inappropriate behaviour at the Bar as well as extend our reach and collaboration with organisations and individuals at home and abroad
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Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the many benefits of oral fluid drug testing for child welfare and protection matters
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Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs answers some of the most common questions regarding relationship DNA testing for court
Maria Scotland and Niamh Wilkie report from the Bar Council’s 2024 visit to the United Arab Emirates exploring practice development opportunities for the England and Wales family Bar
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
David Wurtzel analyses the outcome of the 2024 silk competition and how it compares with previous years, revealing some striking trends and home truths for the profession
Save for some high-flyers and those who can become commercial arbitrators, it is generally a question of all or nothing but that does not mean moving from hero to zero, says Andrew Hillier
