Government announce spiking will become a criminal offence with up to 10 years in prison

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Government announce spiking will become a criminal offence with up to 10 years in prison

Plans to explicitly outlaw drink-spiking will be introduced to parliament. The government says the new offence, part of the Crime and Policing Bill, would carry a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

The government also announced a nationwide training programme to help workers spot and prevent attacks.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/spiking-to-be-made-a-criminal-offence-under-new-law-with-up-to-10-years-in-prison-13314031

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Date: February 22, 2025