Thousands of forensic samples are being re-examined as police investigate tampering at a testing laboratory

Thousands of forensic samples are being re-examined as police investigate tampering at a testing laboratory

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The transcript discusses a crisis involving the manipulation of toxicology data at Randox Testing Services, affecting serious cases like murder and rape. An investigation is underway, with thousands of cases being reviewed. The crisis impacts police, prosecution, and labs across England and Wales. Randox is retesting samples, which may lead to new prosecutions.

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What steps is Randox taking in response to the concerns raised about their testing services?

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What is the potential impact of the retesting of samples on individuals who were never charged?

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