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

Last Updated

8 March 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Spiking (Offence) Bill would make it illegal to give someone drugs or alcohol without their consent, including attempts to do so. It creates a criminal offence aimed at protecting people from being spiked and sets out how it could be prosecuted. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and would move through the usual stages if it progresses.

Key Points

Creates a criminal offence of administering or attempting to administer drugs or alcohol to another person without their consent.
Covers both actual administration and attempted spiking.
Penalties and enforcement provisions would be defined in the bill as part of the new offence.
Includes connected provisions to support victims and enforcement of the offence.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons).

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it passes this stage, it would move to committee and subsequent stages in both Houses before potential enactment.

Who is affected?

People who attend social venues (e.g., bars, clubs, parties) and could be targeted by spikingPotential victims of spiking in generalPeople who could be accused of spiking offencesNightlife venues, bar/club staff, and event organisersPolice, prosecutors, and the courts enforcing the offenceHealth and support services responding to victims (e.g., NHS, sexual assault referral services)

Generated 21 February 2026

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This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.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

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