UK to train 10,000 bar workers to spot drink spiking, aims to cut violence against women.

The UK government plans to train 10,000 bar workers to recognize and prevent drink spiking, aiming to make spiking a specific criminal offense. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for coordinated action from police, transport, and industry leaders to tackle violence against women and girls, with the goal of halving such incidents in a decade. The training, funded by the Home Office, is set to begin in December and expand to 10,000 bar staff by spring.

November 24, 2024
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