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Gemma Ryder & Kris Gourlay

Scottish teen unconscious in cubicle after 'spiking' says legislation doesn't go far enough

A Scottish teen who was left unconscious on a pub floor after allegedly being spiked, has welcomed changes that will see those taking advantage of victims facing harsher sentences.

Jess Insall, 19, also said that legislation needs to go further to tackle sales of the drugs used to spike vulnerable people, reports The Daily Record.

In a breakthrough for spiking victims last week, the Home Office announced that GHB - the drug commonly used to spike drinks - has been reclassified as Class B along with GBL and 1,4-BD, meaning that those found in possession of them will face tougher penalties.

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