Petition · past parliament
Tougher laws against spiking in drinking establishments
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Police to listen and effectively respond to spiking allegations made by the victims. To treat it as any other crime which discriminates a person's will, such as rape. Take proper precautions in gathering evidence and to treat the victim like an individual in need.
I believe there is a lack of response to alleged spiking incidents within the UK by both the Police and the NHS. Recent stories have suggested that this statement is true. The issue is only going to get worse if there is no response from lawmakers.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about drink spiking, but we're not sure what changes to the law you would like the Government to implement.
Additionally, decisions about acting on reports of alleged offences, and providing medical care, are a matter for the police and NHS, not the Government or House of Commons.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, we could accept a petition calling on the Government to review the criminal justice system and health system's response to drink spiking, if that's something you would like to happen.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Fund free drink spiking test kits for all bars: Fund free drink spiking test kits for all bars
Require licensed venues to introduce anti-spiking policies, and fund training: Require licensed venues to introduce anti-spiking policies, and fund training
Make it a legal requirement for nightclubs to thoroughly search guests on entry: Make it a legal requirement for nightclubs to thoroughly search guests on entry
We understand that you are concerned about drink spiking, but we're not sure what changes to the law you would like the Government to implement.
Additionally, decisions about acting on reports of alleged offences, and providing medical care, are a matter for the police and NHS, not the Government or House of Commons.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, we could accept a petition calling on the Government to review the criminal justice system and health system's response to drink spiking, if that's something you would like to happen.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Fund free drink spiking test kits for all bars: Fund free drink spiking test kits for all bars
Require licensed venues to introduce anti-spiking policies, and fund training: Require licensed venues to introduce anti-spiking policies, and fund training
Make it a legal requirement for nightclubs to thoroughly search guests on entry: Make it a legal requirement for nightclubs to thoroughly search guests on entry
Timeline
| 19 Oct 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Oct 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.