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Motion · S5M-18362 · 26 Jul 2019

Safeguard Glasgow University's Forensic Toxicology Service

Lodged by Monica Lennon (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises what it considers the important work of the University of Glasgow’s forensic toxicology service in providing reports for approximately 90% of drug deaths in Scotland; recognises what it sees as the importance of this work in providing early warning systems that help reduce fatalities due to drug misuse; further recognises the knowledge, experience and expertise of those involved; is seriously concerned that the service is reportedly under threat due to what it understands is a failure to reach a contractual agreement between the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and the University; considers that such a failure and uncertainty impacts on the University's staff, who currently provide this service, and calls on the Scottish Government to intervene to ensure that Scotland retains a forensic toxicology service with at least the same level of knowledge, skills and experience as the current service.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.