Drinks Spiking 2022-04-25
2022-04-25
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A constituent of the MP had their drink spiked, causing severe trauma and anxiety preventing social activities.
A constituent has been traumatised by having her drink spiked. What tougher sentencing can we introduce, and what preventive measures can be taken to prevent this crime?
The Government has provided £427,000 funding for Norfolk police initiatives such as drink spiking kits, taxi marshals. There are existing offences under which people can be imprisoned, some attracting life sentences.
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Specific details on tougher sentencing were not provided, only general mention of existing offences.
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