2006-09-29 01:55:48 · 4 answers · asked by tarrensilver 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the UK there is no direct punishment, however like the right not to speak 'failure to do so may be used as evidence in court against you'.
As outlined in PACE (section 62), police are alowed to take an intimate sample (i.e. blood or urine) only with written consent of the suspect (ie a signature on a form). As a sample for drugs testing would fall under this category then you are not legally obliged to provide the sample if you do not wish.
The only other concern is that some drugs such as cocaine can be tested for in our hair. Hair (that is not pubic hair) is classed as a non-intimate sample and can be collected from suspects with their consent, or where a suspect has been arrested for a recordable offence (i.e a case which would go to crown court rather than magistrates) or in special cases aproved by the CPS.
It would however weaken your defense case - but at least they wouldnt be able to prove exactly what drugs are in your system!
2006-09-30 07:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by tarri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is none, as only a sample will will deem you guilty, ifso found in a Court of law.
You will still be tried if you fail t give a test, which might suggest you are guilty, but the other side still has to prove you guilty.
2006-10-03 03:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by manforallseasons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which country?
USA?
which state?
same as failing the test .
2006-09-30 01:33:54 · answer #3 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firing squad
2006-10-02 08:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋