Rape

MA300: McMullens boss accuses Government of 'rape and pillaging' the industry

14-Jun-2013 By Michelle Perrett

The MD of McMullens has accused the Government of “rape and pillaging” pub businesses with its taxation policies.

What the Sunday papers said

31-Jul-2005

Binge drinking and taking recreational drugs are largely to blame for making women vulnerable to sexual attacks, not date rape drugs. A study by the...

Pub owner on attempted murder charge

14-Jul-2005

A Kent pub owner appeared at Maidstone Crown Court last week accused of attempting to murder his wife. At a brief hearing, Phillip Cowell, a property...

Man jailed for life after pub killing

25-Mar-2004

A man has been jailed for life for stabbing to death an 18 year old in a pub toilet after England's World Cup victory over Argentina. Thomas...

Anti-spiking device now on market

12-Feb-2004

An adhesive glass cover has been developed which the maker claims will cut drink spiking while boosting profits for pubs. Safesux has been designed...

Council demands pub drug searches

02-Feb-2004

The concept of a friendly welcome at your local has taken on a whole new dimension in Newcastle-under-Lyme, where licensees have been told they must...

Spike-proof RTD to fight date rape

20-Nov-2003

by John Harrington A new RTD will soon be launched in a supposedly spike-proof bottle, at a time when drink spiking remains in the media spotlight...

Spiking is targeted

20-Nov-2003

Two campaigns aimed at stopping drink spiking in the run-up to the busy Christmas period were launched this month. Surrey police are sending posters...

Legal advice: Avoiding drink-spiking in your pub

18-Nov-2003

by Keith Miller of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.In recent years the increased use of so-called "date...

Trade 'burying head in the sand' over drug rape danger

13-Nov-2003

Pub chains have done nothing to help reduce the dangers of drink spiking according to a leading spokesman on date rape.In a bitter attack Graham...

Brutal sex attack in Brighton pub is a wake-up call for host

03-Jul-2003

Pubs warned as drug rapes rise by Claire Hu The horrific case of a woman who was raped and photographed in a pub toilet highlights the urgent need...

Anti-drug rape scheme unworkable' for hosts

16-Jan-2003

by Richard Matthews A scheme which teaches licensees to collect evidence to help track rapists who spike drinks has been labelled impractical by...

Pubs attract preying rapists, claims expert

08-Jan-2003

Pubs are becoming dangerous places for customers because they attract preying rapists, according to a police expert.Detective chief inspector Richard...

Police urge pubs to help as drug rape figures rise

29-May-2002

A worrying rise in the number of drug rapes has led the police to ask the pub industry for help.The police are asking pub staff in all areas of the...

Rape drug to be banned amid growing concerns

12-Dec-2001

Rape drug GHB is to be banned next summer amid growing fears that it is being slipped into customers' drinks in pubs and clubs.Home Office minister...

Men warned about new "date-rape drug

22-Nov-2001

Police have warned all male clubbers, party-goers and unsuspecting pub regulars to be more alert and cautious when accepting drinks from females. The...

Campaign launched to alert pubs to dangers of drug rape

14-Nov-2001

A new campaign has been launched in pubs to help raise awareness of the dangers of drug rape.A series of beer mats and posters for pubs have been...

Bristol licensees urged to be vigilant as drug rapes soar

10-Aug-2001

A huge rise in the number of drug rapes has led police in Bristol to urge licensees to look out for attackers and warn pub-goers of the risks.Bristol...

Trade warned of rise in drug rapes

23-May-2001

Licensees urged to be aware after more reported attacks in pubs Licensees, barstaff and doorstaff in pub and clubs are being urged to look out for...