Labour plans to make spiking a specific offence and has laid out plans for venue staff to be trained in relation to spiking, with a pilot to begin within weeks before a wider rollout next year. Ms Davies-Jones, asked about why it was worthwhile to make spiking a new offence when it is already illegal, said: “Spiking is a crime already. “A lot of people don’t realise that it is a crime already, which is part of the problem.” She said there were around 6,000 reports of spiking last year but that because it is an underreported crime, it is not clear how big of a problem it is. 'Legislation won't fix this on its own...this is about a culture shift' @SophyRidgeSky challenges Minister for Victims @AlexDaviesJones on the govt plan to change the spiking law even though it is already a criminal offence. #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii 📺 Sky 501 pic.twitter.com/Zb65c6KnOM — Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge (@SkyPoliticsHub) November 25, 2024 “Part of the problem we’ve got is around the data collection, so you don’t know if you’ve been spiked with a drink, a needle, a vape, for example,” she told Politics Hub on Sky News. Modernising the offence and giving police the tools to get accurate data allows a clearer picture of where, how and how often spiking is happening, she said. It is about “clarifying it, modernising it, making sure that people know exactly what this is...the law isn’t quite, it isn’t up to date. “It isn’t modern enough.” Sir Keir Starmer earlier said he hopes the change will give people “the confidence to come forward”, in a meeting of police bosses, transport figures and hospitality executives in Downing Street. Spiking will be made a criminal offence. My government was elected to take back our streets, central to this mission is making sure women and girls can feel safe at night. Perpetrators of spiking will feel the full force of the law. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) November 25, 2024 Ms Davies-Jones and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among the attendees at the round-table discussion on Monday morning. Labour pledged in its manifesto to introduce a new offence for spiking, but there was no detail in the King’s Speech this year about a specific crime, though it promised to ensure an improved police response to cases. According to information published by the Metropolitan Police, spiking offences are currently covered by more than one law, but most come under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Sir Keir told the meeting: “There are a number of measures that we are setting out this morning – we want to talk it through with you. “The first is to make spiking a specific offence so that it counts, it’s reported.” He said that such a measure would mean that it “enables everybody to have the confidence to come forward” and also “it allows perpetrators to know that it’s a specific offence”. Detailing the training scheme, he went on: “We’re beginning the piloting of training for staff in venues.” He said the scheme would be “partly to spot what’s happening, but also to know what to do in the event that there is an incident in a venue”. “That will start in December with a pilot then it will be rolled out from March of next year,” Sir Keir added. He also said that the “final” point of discussion for the morning was “police indexing – (the) way that we count it across different police forces”. Sir Keir added: “At the moment it’s quite hard to get your arms around the pure numbers.” Plain clothes officers are being deployed in areas around bars and clubs to spot predatory behaviour. The text-to-report number, 61016, that allows women to contact British Transport Police to report harassment on the train, is due to be relaunched. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Spiking is a disturbing and serious crime which can have a damaging and long-lasting impact on victims. “That’s why today we are taking decisive action to prevent this devastating crime and to crack down on perpetrators, by introducing a new criminal offence for spiking and launching specialist training for thousands of bar staff nationwide. “People shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their drinks on a night out. “These changes are about giving victims greater confidence to come forward, and ensuring that there is a robust response from the police whenever these appalling crimes take place.”Southeast Asia's Digital Revolution Kicks Off at DigiTech ASEAN & AI Connect 2024 in Bangkok 11-21-2024 10:27 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: IMPACT EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. Bangkok, Thailand, 20 November 2024 - Southeast Asia is poised to become one of the world's top five regions for digital applications by 2025, with its digital market projected to reach US$500 billion and internet penetration surpassing 400 million users. At the forefront of this transformation is Thailand, where the digital economy is expected to contribute 30% of GDP by 2030, fueled by the country's ongoing Industry 4.0 digital transformation policies. According to the "e-Conomy SEA 2024" report, published by Google, Bain, and Temasek, reveals that Southeast Asia's digital economy is expected to reach a value of $263 billion in 2024, marking a 15% growth from the prior year. Thailand's digital economy, specifically, is estimated at around $53 billion, reflecting a 19% increase over the previous year. Alongside recent announcements of investments in technology and data centers by global tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, this development highlights Thailand's potential to become a leading hub for digital and technology businesses. DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024, hosted by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, is set to welcome over 6,000 Thailand and International visitors. The event will serve as a premier platform for exploring cutting-edge technology and digital solutions, fostering business partnerships, collaborations, networking opportunities, and offering valuable industry insights. Taking place at the Hall 6, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand from 20 to 22 November 2024, the event will feature 350+ digital brands showcasing their latest innovations across 8 key digital segments including business software, cybersecurity, e-commerce & digital marketing, data & cloud, smart solutions & IoT, 5G technology & networks, Web 3.0, and AI. The significance of DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024 is underscored by its endorsement from leading organizations such as the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), the National Innovation Agency (NIA), and more than 30 government agencies and industry associations. 22 Thailand and international media partners, solidifying its status as one of the region's most anticipated technology driven event. This year's event will emphasize innovation, networking, and knowledge sharing in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, providing an unparalleled opportunity for professionals to engage with the latest trends, challenges, and business opportunities. DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024 has also secured the support of prominent sponsors, including G-able Public Company Limited, iCE Consulting Company Limited, and ICHI Media, along with other major companies like Alibaba Cloud, , Alisa AI, ADI Resourcing Co., Ltd., Clicknext Co., Ltd., Coremail Hong Kong Co., Ltd., DCSS (Thailand) Co.,Ltd., Forward System Co.,Ltd., Funcrowds Co., Ltd., HP Inc (Thailand) Ltd., myHR Corporation Limited, Net Bright Co., Ltd., PALO IT (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Protoss Technology Co., Ltd., Round Two Solutions Co., Ltd., Toppan Ecquaria Pte Ltd, True Digital Group Co, Ltd., VBix Innovation Co., Ltd. and Zoho Corporation among others. Ms. Peerayapan Pongsanarm, Assistant Director of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., stated that DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2024 serves as a platform showcasing Thailand's potential in digital innovation and AI. This event not only supports Thailand's high-value industries but also creates new business opportunities, strengthens international cooperation, and aligns with Thailand's goal of advancing toward a sustainable, innovation-driven economy. It is anticipated that the event will attract over 6,000 participants from both Thailand and abroad. Kalaya Udomvitid, Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Organization Management National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), stated that Thailand's transition to a digital and AI-driven economy is a key mission for the NSTDA. This mission will be propelled through the 'MHESI for AI' policy, which focuses on equipping the workforce with AI knowledge and skills essential for driving the nation's digital economy. The goal is to ensure 90% of graduates possess foundational AI knowledge upon graduation and to train 30,000 AI professionals within three years. This initiative involves partnerships between higher education institutions and the private sector to provide AI training and online courses to upskill personnel, supporting Thailand's advancement as a leader in AI within the ASEAN region. Mr. Teeravut Thongpak, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission, stated that Thailand is moving toward becoming a regional data hub. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has been preparing robust digital infrastructure and fostering public confidence by implementing the Cloud First Policy to address the growing demands for data usage and government innovation development. This initiative aims to create a favorable environment for digital investment and data centers, paving the way for AI innovation development. Additionally, the MDES has been advancing AI development across multiple dimensions, such as introducing the Thailand AI Ethics Guideline, which provides a framework for researchers, designers, developers, and AI service providers to adopt ethical AI practices. The ministry has also collaborated with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) to develop and implement the National AI Action Plan (2022-2027) to drive Thailand's development. This includes cultivating AI talent, establishing infrastructure to support AI development, and promoting AI innovation and applications to position Thailand as a regional leader in technology. DigiTech ASEAN Thailand and AI Connect 2024 event happening at Hall 6, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand from 20th to 22nd November 2024. For more information, please visit: www.digitechasean.com For media enquiry, please contact: Ms. Surerat Kraimanee (Star) Marketing Manager IMPACT EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. 10th Fl., Bangkok Land Building 47/569-576 Popular 3 Road, Banmai Sub-district, Pakkred District, Nonthaburi 11120 GREATER BANGKOK, THAILAND. Office : +66 (0)2833-6336 Mobile : +6696-515-5667 E-mail : sureratk@impact.co.th Website : www.digitechasean.com About the organiser IMPACT Exhibition Management Co. Ltd. The Exhibition Organizing Department of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd is Thailand's leading exhibition organizer. IMPACT's Exhibition Organizing Department organizes and manages a comprehensive portfolio of professional trade and public exhibitions, conferences, meetings, and training, working hand-in-hand with international trade associations, organizers and corporations across a broad spectrum of industries. IMPACT EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. 10th Fl., Bangkok Land Building 47/569-576 Popular 3 Road, Banmai Sub-district, Pakkred District, Nonthaburi 11120 GREATER BANGKOK, THAILAND. IMPACT Arena and IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center are an integrated venue offering a diversity of events with versatile facilities and services. IMPACT is one of Asia's largest and most modern exhibition and convention centers with a usable indoor space over 140,000 square meters, comprising a variety of venue sizes to meet all kinds of events requirement. This release was published on openPR.jili slot free sign up bonus 。

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