Petition · past parliament
Create a law which constitutes spiking and needling as grievous bodily harm
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
The spiking of drinks has become a growing issue in the UK, with a recent survey showing
that one in nine women, and one in seventeen men, have been victims to this cruel and
abusive act (UK Parliament, 2021).
that one in nine women, and one in seventeen men, have been victims to this cruel and
abusive act (UK Parliament, 2021).
This concerning issue started with the emergence of
individuals using methods of needle spiking drugs into female's bodies at nightclubs or house parties. Law-makers should take this concerning issue into account for creating a healthier and safer environment for students and youth population in general.
individuals using methods of needle spiking drugs into female's bodies at nightclubs or house parties. Law-makers should take this concerning issue into account for creating a healthier and safer environment for students and youth population in general.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
We think this petition is similar
Introduce mandatory minimum sentences for spiking
Decisions on what constitutes Grievous Bodily Harm is a matter for the courts but may already cover instances of needling
Introduce mandatory minimum sentences for spiking
Decisions on what constitutes Grievous Bodily Harm is a matter for the courts but may already cover instances of needling
Timeline
| 10 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jan 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Jan 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.