The document examines existing law and ways to improve reporting and public awareness. The Scottish Government opened a consultation on protections for women and girls that included three questions about spiking.
Interviews examine how fragmented memories and limited evidence affect help-seeking. Evelien Claes and Antony Pemberton analysed interviews with nine women. Their study describes difficulties understanding events and obtaining recognition when memories are incomplete.
European Journal of Criminology — SAGE·Original date: 25 Feb 2026
You do not have to face this in silence. You do not have to face it alone.
Find someone you trust and somewhere safe. Medical care and specialist support are available even if you are not yet sure how to explain what happened. You choose whom to talk to, at your own pace. You deserve to be heard without judgement.