Andrew Nebus (@andrewnebus.bsky.social)

Germany to classify date rape drugs as weapons to ensure justice for survivors Classification plan will create basis for ‘significantly stricter’ prosecutions, says interior minister Germany plans to treat the use of date rape drugs like the use of weapons in prosecutions as part of measures to ensure justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. “We classify date rape drugs, which are increasingly used as a widespread tool in crimes, as weapons. This creates the basis for significantly stricter prosecutions,” Alexander Dobrindt, the interior minister, said on Friday. “We are committed to clear consequences and consistent enforcement. Women should feel safe and be able to move freely everywhere.” Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/21/germany-to-classify-date-drugs-as-weapons-in-attempt-to-ensure-justice-for-survivors?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu