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Context photographThe campaign seeks clearer law, better data and access to toxicology testing. RTÉ reported calls from the Sexual Violence Centre in Cork to strengthen responses to substances administered without consent. The organisation linked its demands to experiences received through support services and prevention campaigns.
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Context photographThe University of Alcalá’s observatory proposes explaining these offences through the perpetrator’s behaviour. Its article distinguishes opportunistic assaults, which exploit existing intoxication, from proactive assaults, in which an offender causes involuntary substance consumption. Mixed situations can also occur.
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Context photographThe campaign sought closer links between healthcare and investigation. The Scottish Government and NHS 24 promoted an initiative during the festival season. It included changes to record people attending emergency departments after suspected spiking.
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