Question 1

What does the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates new crime of 'spiking': giving someone drugs without consent to overpower, sedate, or enable sexual assault, harm, theft, or other offences. Applies when perpetrator knows victim hasn't consented or is reckless about consent; covers injection, oral administration, or causing ingestion of substances. Amends Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act; specific spiking offence allows targeted prosecution distinct from existing assault or poisoning charges.

Question 2

What stage is the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 was sponsored by John Cummins, and was introduced on 25 May 2023.

Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023

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