Compliance // Crime and Policing Act 2026

Spiking Is Now a Named Crime: Is Your Venue Ready for It?

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 has made administering a harmful substance a standalone offence, and with it comes a clear signal to venues: prevention and response are now something you're expected to get right.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 12:00 BST 30 minutes

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Take away today

The Venue Spiking Readiness Checklist, a one-page benchmark of where you stand and your next three priorities.

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Mon 14 Sep · 12:00 BST · 30 min

01 // The speaker

Led by a voice with deep operational ground.

Neil Dudley

Involved in the security industry for 20 years, has been founder/director of V360, Prime Secure, Trust Hire and Archangel creating new integrated CCTV platforms and fleets which have been deployed across multiple sectors. Now a founder/director for the development and deployment of behavioural AI software into hospitality, transport, logistics, events, construction, utilities, infrastructure and public CCTV systems.

02 // What changes

A named offence means more awareness, more reporting, and more scrutiny of how you actually handle an incident when it happens.

It isn't live yet, but the government intends to switch on most remaining provisions by the end of 2026. That gap is your window to prepare.

The challenge isn't just having a policy - it's making sure every team member knows their role, that evidence is preserved, that the victim is looked after, and that you can show a reasonable, consistent response if police or licensing come asking.

03 // The session

This session cuts through what the new law means on the ground.

We'll look at where the real expectations now sit, how leading venues are building spiking readiness into everyday operations, and how to get there without overcomplicating it. In 30 minutes, we'll cover:

What the standalone offence changes for licensed venues

The gap between "having a policy" and being genuinely response-ready

How to build a consistent standard across staff, shifts, and sites

How to evidence a reasonable response and protect your licence

04 // Who it's for

Built for safety, security, and operations leaders in hospitality who'd rather shape their approach now than react to an incident later. With the offence already in force and awareness rising fast, the venues that move first will set the standard others are measured against.

Reserve your place and get ahead of it before it's tested on your floor.

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