Lack of data on spiking makes it an "invisible crime", finds report

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Lack of data on spiking makes it an "invisible crime", finds report

An effective response to spiking is being hampered by a lack of force data, MPs say.

Clarity: Committee Chair Dame Diana Johnson warned force data isn't clear

Date - 26th April 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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The Home Affairs Committee today published a report on the prevalence of spiking and how effectively it is managed by the Criminal Justice System. The report highlights the lack of available data on spiking, both regarding the prevalence of...

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