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Immigration DNA Testing for a British Passport: how it works
Welcome. In this piece, we are going to cover the main areas and key questions regarding Immigration DNA testing for a British passport. This topic can be a very sensitive and timely issue for those who are experiencing immigration issues and may be separated from family members by... Read More
Understanding your DNA results
How to choose an approved DNA Testing Company When choosing an approved DNA Testing company it is important to be looked after throughout the process, right through to the end result. Questionably the most important aspect is being able to understand your results when the testing is complete. At... Read More
The benefits of a drug-free workplace policy
The modern workplace is a more delicate environment than ever before. High labour turnovers, more detailed insurance policies, and office politics can all create a sense that businesses have to work harder to create a successful balance. One way of keeping the workplace functioning effectively is... Read More
Society of Hair Testing - The 2020 Drug of Abuse Consensus and recommendations
The Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) had a consensus meeting on the 7th and 8th February 2020 in Seville, Spain to discuss the current drug testing and interpretation guidelines. The SoHT has established new guidelines for the interpretation of drug of abuse results, as well as securing and... Read More
Court-ordered drug testing in child custody cases: How does it work?
Custody disputes can be an emotionally testing time for all involved, as they often dig up the past and have an immediate impact on a families routine in the present, whilst unavoidably placing uncertainty on the future. All of this can make those involved in a case both anxious and frustrated,... Read More
What Does a Non-Negative Drug Result Mean?
When this question is first approached, ‘non-negative’ would surely in logical terms mean ‘positive’, but in the world of workplace testing and drug policies, this is not the way things work. Allow us to explain. Is a non-negative result the same as a positive result? A drug... Read More
UK Immigration Rules on Family Settlement
Immigration rules can be confusing, technical, written in ‘legalese’ and can be easily misinterpreted, especially when English is not your first language. There are restrictions based on what country an applicant is coming from and the rules can vary between temporary visitors, long-term visitors,... Read More
How Long Does a Court-Ordered DNA Test Take?
When the question of paternity arises, it’s often as a means of finding out who is biologically responsible for financially supporting a child. It’s an emotional and stressful time for all involved, especially when there’s an ongoing dispute. To find out who the father definitely is (or isn’t), a... Read More
Can a Paternity Test be Wrong?
The outcome for a families future can often rest on the results of DNA tests. Whilst you may or may not have ever been involved in the paternity testing process, it can often induce a great deal of emotion, anxiety, and fear for those who are. The outcomes have such important consequences that the... Read More
Brexit & The Family Reunification Process
The uncertainty of Brexit and the impact it will have on the UK’s residents and businesses remains as uncertain today as it was a year ago. The UK media and the government's reports to the UK and the rest of the world’s populous continues to provide little clarity or reassurance as to what life... Read More
SoHT Alcohol Consensus - The use of alcohol markers in hair
Following the 2019 International Congress of the Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) in Lille, a revised adaptation to the general consensus on alcohol testing has been formulated by a committee of experts to support the assessments drawn when conducting hair analysis of abstinence and chronic excessive... Read More
A day in the life of a DNA Legal Client Manager - Immigration
Hi, My name is Terry Botting and I work for DNA Legal, based in the South West of the UK. I am a Client Manager and help hundreds of people every year with family reunification. The majority of the cases I complete are to support Home Office UK Visa applications, but I also work with clients... Read More