Q & As

We are committed to answering all questions we receive. It is very likely that, if one person/group, is interested in the answer, many more people will also be interested. For this reason, we will respond to all questions publicly to allow everyone access to the same information.

If you have a question, please email info@safetynet.gg and we will respond as soon as possible.

In all media releases, interviews, and content, we give a clear message that there are no confirmed cases of drink spiking in Guernsey, however concerns and fears around drink spiking are prevalent.

Between 2019 and 2022, there were 73 allegations of drink spiking reported to Guernsey Police. Between January and October 2023, there were a further 17 reports of drink spiking made to Guernsey Police (November and December figures pending.) Guernsey has a 0% conviction rate for drink spiking over the last 5 years. The UK, in comparison, has a 0.8% conviction rate for the same period.

Guernsey Police has confirmed that there are several factors that make it extremely difficult to secure a conviction for allegations of drink spiking. We will be working with Guernsey Police to learn more about these factors to see where any improvements can be made.

While a victim is never responsible if they are spiked, there are preventative measures anyone can take if they are concerned about their safety. This includes the use of StopTopps, of which we have supplied a number to venues free of charge, and DrinkSeals, which we will be distributing to the public free of charge.

SafetyNet has a clear focus on three criminal offences within Guernsey’s night-time economy: sexual assault, harassment, and drink spiking.

Regardless of whether a victim is under the influence or alcohol, or any other drug, they are never to blame if an offence is committed against them. Equally, a perpetrator being under the influence of alcohol, or any other drug, is not an excuse for committing these offences.

Responsible drinking falls under the remit of other Guernsey organisations, for example the Health Improvement Commission. We would encourage anyone interested in learning more about responsible drinking campaigns to contact the Commission.