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Donald Turvill

'Invasive' drug testing for Edinburgh council staff rejected by councillors

Edinburgh Council has decided against introducing drug testing for staff, as a councillor dismissed the practice as "invasive" and "unnecessary".

A review of the council's alcohol and drug policy was carried out following recommendations arising from an independent inquiry into organisational culture.

Councillors previously considered the implementation of testing the workforce in 2017 but did not proceed - and the same decision was taken again this week as the new policy was presented for approval.

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