The Home Affairs Committee continues its inquiry into spiking when it takes evidence from representatives of the National Police Chiefs Council, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and the Metropolitan Police.
Meeting details
The session will examine police efforts to improve understanding of spiking, both in terms of its prevalence and the profile of perpetrators. It will explore how spiking incidents are currently investigated and the challenges of prosecuting cases.
In earlier evidence sessions, the Committee heard that victims were reluctant to go to the police meaning that many incidents are not recorded. It will explore what more can be done to improve the police response and build confidence that reports of spiking will be dealt with effectively.
The Committee’s public survey is open until Monday 31 January, where those who have been a victim of spiking or witnessed an incident can give their experiences of the support they received.