Spiking (Offence) Bill

A Bill to create an offence of administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to a person without their consent; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

8 March 2022

In Plain English

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This bill creates a new offence that makes it illegal to give someone drugs or alcohol without their consent, or to try to do so. It targets acts like spiking drinks and other non-consensual administration of substances, with additional provisions to support enforcement and related offences.

Key Points

Creates a new offence of administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to another person without their consent
Covers spiking and other non-consensual administration of substances
Includes connected provisions for penalties, investigations and related matters to support enforcement
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the second reading stage in the Commons

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, having had its first reading in January 2022.

Who is affected?

Members of the public, especially those in social settings such as bars, clubs and eventsPeople who could be spiked or have substances administered without consentVenue staff and operators (bars, clubs, event venues)Police, prosecutors and other parts of the criminal justice systemHealthcare professionals who treat victims of spiking

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Jan 2022

2nd readingCommons

18 Mar 2022

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Spiking (Offence) Bill - News

27 Jan 2022

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.