A Bill to make provision about the law in relation to administering or attempting to administer drugs, alcohol or any other substance to a person without their consent, whether or not with the intent to cause harm; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
2 November 2023
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Spiking Bill would make it illegal to administer drugs, alcohol or any other substance to someone without their consent, and to attempt to do so. The offence would apply even if the person giving the substance did not intend to harm. It also includes related provisions to support enforcement and protection for victims.
The bill is at the very start of its journey, currently in the 1st reading in the Commons. It has not progressed beyond this stage.
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13 Jun 2023
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
