Statement for publica tion of the APC and ACMD websites Review of the Animal Procedures Committee (APC) and Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD)

• the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) should enhance evidence gathering so that the Forensic Science Service can test for date rape drugs; • the Department of Health should ensure hospitals have early evidence kits to allow for similar tests; • the Government should seek advice on whether the Sexual Offences Act should be strengthened; • drug facilitated sexual assault should be part of the British Crime Survey and be recorded by police; and • schools and other educational establishments should alert people to take common sense measures, such as minding drinks, to avoid being a victim.