CONTROL OF 'DATE-RAPE' DRUG GAMMA HYDROXY BUTYRATE (GHB)

Summary

That this House is appalled that there is currently no control over the potentially lethal rape drug gamma hydroxy butyrate; is concerned that estimates show that 30 per cent. of drug rapes are committed using GHB; notes that over 1,000 women have reported drug rape in the United Kingdom; recognises that this figure is undoubtedly higher as the crime of rape is frequently not reported by victims; believes that current monitoring of GHB under the Medicines Control Agency does not prevent rapists from buying the drug over the counter; welcomes the steps taken by the Government last year to outlaw the use of the tranquilliser Rohypnol; and calls on the Government to enforce similar controls on GHB under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

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1. 14 February 2000

   Early Day Motion

   That this House is appalled that there is currently no control over the potentially lethal rape drug gamma hydroxy butyrate; is concerned that estimates show that 30 per cent. of drug rapes are committed using GHB; notes that over 1,000 women have reported drug rape in the United Kingdom; recognises that this figure is undoubtedly higher as the crime of rape is frequently not reported by victims; believes that current monitoring of GHB under the Medicines Control Agency does not prevent rapists from buying the drug over the counter; welcomes the steps taken by the Government last year to outlaw the use of the tranquilliser Rohypnol; and calls on the Government to enforce similar controls on GHB under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• Baroness Tonge · Liberal Democrat · Primary sponsor

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