The Government will bring in place a new #spiking offence later this parliament. @CPSUK

The Crown Prosecution Service has welcomed the news, which will give another

tool to prosecutors so we can play our part in tackling violence against women and girls.

The Government will bring in place a new spiking offence later this parliament.

Graphic reading 'Spiking offences are sicking and when they are referred to us by police we will always seek to prosecute. Spiking may be a tactic in the build-up to a rape or other sexual offence. People who spike in those circumstances can expect to receive up to 10 years imprisonment, separate to the sentences for sexual offences. This new offence will be a welcome addition to our prosecutors toolkit. Jaswant Narwal. Chief Crown Prosecutor, London North'

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