Petition · Home Office
Mandatory anti-spiking measures in all nightclubs and bars
Closed
236 signatures
What the petition asks
Mandatory ID checks for everyone that enters a nightclub either manually or by an electronic system. Mandatory staff training for spiking awareness. Mandatory anti-spiking tools provided at every nightclub. Mandatory bag and pocket searches. Minimum of 1 trained welfare staff on shift at all times.
Mandatory searches and ID checks can help prevent spiking and other crimes. It ensures there is a trace of every person in the nightclub to tighten security. This provides extra safety for everyone in the venue. The specially trained welfare staff would help those who have concerns of spiking and other crimes to ensure extra safety to the customers. Mandatory general awareness training for all staff members on spiking. Anti-spiking tools readily available ensures people feel safer in the venue.
Timeline
| 27 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
236
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
27 Nov 2025
Closed
27 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.