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.”

Nearly 54,000 women and girls were the victims of sexual offences in Germany in 2024 – an increase of 2.1% on the previous year – of which nearly 36% were victims of rape and sexual assault.

  • LuigiMaoFrance@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Ridiculous overreach of justice yet again. Psychotropic substances usually associated with date rape like GHB/Liquid Ecstasy are used recreationally by the overwhelming majority of people. The fact that they can be used to for sexual assault is tragic, but nobody should be charged with a crime they did not commit.
    Slippery slope, but what else can you expect from these clowns.

    • Vespair@lemmy.zipEnglish
      4·
      4 days ago

      In the way that sometimes a hammer can be a tool and sometimes a hammer can be a weapon, so can drugs. Two things can be true.