New offences of spiking on the horizon

The Government is set to present a new law to make drink spiking a specific criminal offence, with hopes of new legislation coming into effect as early as December 2024 The change was first proposed in the King’s Speech in July 2024. Although spiking is already recognised as a crime, covered by other pieces of … Continued

Spiking and Safety of Women at Night

Spiking – its not new  There have been many headlines recently relating to women and their safety, particularly at night. From murders to assaults and cases of spiking, there are real issues that need to be addressed. The most recent government announcement on the issue is funding for new projects focusing on improving the safety … Continued