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Recommendation 7
7
Accepted
Urgent need for improved education and awareness around spiking across sectors
Conclusion
There is an urgent need for improved education and awareness around spiking across several sectors. (Paragraph 47) 40 Spiking
Government Response Summary
The government intends to conduct reviews of international activity, academic research, and anti-spiking initiatives, publishing a final report by 28 April 2023 featuring best practice case studies. They will also consider requiring police and local authorities to present an anti-spiking mission statement.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government recognises the value of the various anti-spiking initiatives that have taken place across the country and is grateful to the various police forces, local authorities and private businesses that are taking steps to safeguard against spiking. As part of the statutory review on spiking, the Government intends to carry out reviews of international activity, academic research into spiking, and anti-spiking initiatives to ensure that we are taking the best possible action to tackle this issue. The final report on spiking, due 28 April 2023 will feature case studies of best practice throughout the country and the various organisations working on this issue. There is currently no intention to publish a specific spiking strategy, but it is the Government’s intention that the statutory report will highlight this best practice and provide avenues for organisations to communicate and share tips and strategies. We will consider whether police forces and local authorities should be required to present an “anti-spiking mission statement” and outline their work to tackle the issue. Detecting and Investigating Spiking