PatrickH
New Member
I am enquiring for a friend who has cerebral palsy which is quite noticeable to anyone. He failed a roadside test and was taken to the station. He failed 2 evidential tests and told the police he couldn't breathe for long enough. He was told he would be charged with failing to provide. He asked for a blood sample or urine to be taken but was refused, he also asked for a doctor again refused.
I have read your notes regarding failure to provide an evidential test but it refers to the police officer asking, not the person arrested. Can the arrested person insist on a blood/urine or doctor knowing he would not be able to comply or is this simply at the discretion of the Police. He did tell them of his cerebral palsy and it is noticeable to anyone who sees the way he walks and his affected hand
Your help would be most appreciated
Thanks
Patrick
I have read your notes regarding failure to provide an evidential test but it refers to the police officer asking, not the person arrested. Can the arrested person insist on a blood/urine or doctor knowing he would not be able to comply or is this simply at the discretion of the Police. He did tell them of his cerebral palsy and it is noticeable to anyone who sees the way he walks and his affected hand
Your help would be most appreciated
Thanks
Patrick