Submitted by Charlotte Emily Tidswell on Thursday 19th March 2026
Published on Friday 17th April 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Saturday 17th October 2026
Current Signatures: 54
(count is updated approximately hourly)
Review collaboration between police and hospitals in suspected spiking cases
Currently hospital blood tests need to be approved by police to be able to be used as forensic evidence which can cause delays. Many spiking drugs can leave the system in as little as 12 hours. Delays in testing can lead to vital evidence being lost and predators getting away with their crimes.
We want the Government to review the system so that in the event of a suspected spiking, a victim can have bloods taken if they wish, regardless of police permission or involvement, that could be used as evidence. Improved collaboration between medical staff and the police could ensure evidence is available should the victim wish to report, increasing the chances that justice will be served.
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