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Spiking in Ireland Demands Legal Action | Cork News
Cork recorded 58 spiking incidents last year—just the tip of the iceberg, experts warn—with 209 victims at sexual assault units suspecting their attacks involved spiked drinks. While Britain recently criminalized spiking to boost reporting, Ireland’s Sexual Violence Centre is pushing for similar standalone laws, citing stalking’s success as a model. Alarmingly, spiking is now used for entertainment in games like “Take Them Down,” turning it into a widespread, non-sexual assault threat. Politicians are urging swift action: the law must recognize spiking’s unique harm and equip victims with…
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