Compulsory drug testing in Aberdeen

The BBC are reporting that an initiative to curb drug use in Aberdeen will test pub-goers for drug use.  It's a relatively non-invasive test involving hand swabs.  Te odd thing about this is the way the test is being carried out.

People are tested when entering pubs and clubs: the test is apparently not compulsory, but those declining to be tested will be refused entry.  An unusual definition of "not compulsory", that!  So, let me get this right.  I could be lawfully going about my business, and wish to visit a pub for a beer.  I can be stopped for drug testing, and on declining to be tested will be refused entry.

Three results are possible from the test: green is the all-clear, amber gets the victim an anti-drugs leaflet, while red leave the poor sap open to a polic search.

Well, lets hope hope this one gets challenged in court.