The court examined evidence lost in police custody. The ECHR found violations of Articles 3 and 8 concerning two women’s allegations about events in 2016. It held that Spain had failed to conduct an effective investigation.
Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos·Original date: 23 Oct 2025
The 2025 Monitor also identifies barriers to reporting incidents to police. Drinkaware released findings indicating that 1.8% of adults believed their drink had been spiked during the previous twelve months. Among respondents reporting that experience, 23% had contacted police.
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.