Ministers have come under pressure to make needle and drink spiking a specific offence, with campaigners and opposition parties calling for tougher action. The Home Office has said it will amend the Criminal Justice Bill and update the Offences Against The Person Act 1861 to make clear that… Read More »Drink spiking laws to be modernised
Despite spiking being associated with women, charities like Spike Aware say men need to be made more aware that spiking can also happen to them as well. Says victim Stephen Hart: “I think the only way I can describe it is devastating. It’s absolutely devastating. I wanted to… Read More »ITV IN THE UK reports on man spiked and raped
Q&A on Drinking Spiking – all you need to know to stay safe.
In 2021, 2,201 people across England and Wales reported incidents of spiking to the police. However, it is thought that only one in 12 people report spiking, with the true figure estimated around a staggering 43,000 spiking victims in just one year. Spiking is already a criminal offence under UK… Read More »The metro reports on spiking and how people are fighting back
CYD has now partnered with The Alcohol Education Trust (AET) to support 11- 25 year olds across the UK to stay safe around alcohol and drugs in settings such as Schools, Colleges, Universities, youth and sports clubs. Working to eliminate drink spiking forms a crucial part of their work across… Read More »CYD PARTNERSHIP started WITH AET CHARITY