Independent Drug Monitoring Unit

Independent Drug Monitoring Unit have a reputation for impartiality, thorough case analysis and attention to detail, all reports are fully referenced with source material. They have specific expertise in complex/high value cases and medicinal cannabis cases.

They are uniquely qualified to comment on illicit drug consumption and valuation via original survey research into drug prices and consumption patterns. Unlike the majority of currently practicing Drug Expert Witnesses, Mr Atha is not and has never been a Police Officer.

Independent drug valuations (retail, wholesale, national, regional/postcode area) - personal use/intent to supply - cannabis cultivation systems (yield, production capacity) - drug effects (inc. therapeutic uses, mens rea) - Drugs & Driving - Interpretation of workplace drug testing results. Intercepted communications (inc Encrochat) - interpretation and quantum, County Lines quantum.

Over 30 years experience as expert witness in criminal trials, has given evidence or advised on over 3,000 Crown Court cases involving drugs.

Member of the Expert Witness Institute, Practising Associate - Academy of Experts. Founder member of Independent Network of Drug Experts (INDEX).