Sir Keir Starmer will meet police chiefs, hospitality bosses and transport leaders in Downing Street to coordinate action against spiking. Those present will share best practice in tackling spiking, with the government promising extra training for bar staff to help them prevent incidents, support victims and retain evidence.

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Keir Stamer to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking

Keir Starmer says tackling spiking is "personal", as the government pledges more training for bar staff.

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Prime minister laid out plans to chief constables, transport bosses and industry executives in Downing Street on Monday

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At least 10,000 are to be taught the warning signs of spiking by spring as part of plan to make it a standalone offence

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Thousands of bar staff to be trained to spot drink-spikers under new law

Thousands of bar staff will be trained to deal with incidents of spiking under Government plans as Sir Keir Starmer demands joint action from police and hospitality chiefs to tackle violence against women and girls.

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Workers in the night-time economy will be instructed on how to prevent cases, support victims and help ‘collect evidence’ by spring next year.

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Spiking to be made specific offence as bar staff get new training

A new pilot programme rolled out from December to spring will see 10,000 workers in the night-time economy trained to spot and prevent cases of spiking.

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