Can we feel safe again? A student’s response to modern-day spiking

12th January 20222nd April 2022 annaxosullivan Editor: Zainab Patel, leicester, Spiking, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Anna O'Sullivan

In recent months, there has been a vast rise in reports of women and men being spiked at clubs and venues across the country via hypodermic needles. What felt like freedom to attend clubs again after relaxed COVID restrictions has turned cold and frightening. The daunting reality that we are not safe has hit home once again.

Trigger and content warnings: This article discusses drugging, needles, spiking and victim blaming in detail. There are minor mentions of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

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Leicester Students’ Union fails to address spiking at meetings

22nd December 202130th September 2022 tobyc34 Editor: Grace Robinson, leicester, Spiking, students, Students Union, Toby Cray, university, University of Leicester, University students

Leicester Students’ Union (SU) failed to address the topic of spiking at the Student Council Meeting on 9 November and the Annual Members Meeting on 29 November.

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Leicester nightclubs come under scrutiny over spiking

29th October 202130th September 2022 tobyc34 Big Night in, editor: Max Ashforth, Girls Night In, leicester, News, Nightclubs, Spiking, students, Toby Cray, university, University of Leicester, Writer: Toby Cray

Nightclubs and bars in Leicester have come under scrutiny after increasing reports of spiking, particularly via injection. LSM asked city centre venues how they are responding to concerns highlighted in the Big Night in movement.

Opinion

The Students’ Union is broken and unrepresentative of students

29th October 20212nd April 2022 tobyc34 Big Night in, Boycott, Editor: Zainab Patel, Girls Night In, Leicester Students Union, Opinion, Spiking, students, Toby Cray, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Toby Cray

Why did the SU put out a statement on the sensitive subject of spiking in nightclubs without adequately consulting the students that they represent?

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Students’ Union U-turns on boycott of campus-based nightclub events

27th October 20212nd April 2022 tobyc34 Boycott, Editor: Ella Johnson, Girls Night In, leicester, Leicester Students Union, News, Nightclubs, O2 Academy, Rockstar Promotions, Spiking, students, Students Union, Toby Cray, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Toby Cray

Leicester Students’ Union released a statement backtracking on their original stance to support O2 Academy events, amidst national boycotts of nightclubs.