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Failing to provide a specimen: can a medical condition be a reasonable excuse?

Victoria Frampton
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Failing to provide a breath, blood or urine specimen when requested by the police is a serious offence. However, certain physical or mental health conditions may provide a reasonable excuse if they genuinely prevent you from complying. We look at when this defence may apply, the importance of medical evidence, and the steps you should take.