Launching on March 11th - Pricks - An investigation into Britain's spiking epidemic. Hosted by spiking victim and campaigner Mair Howells, 'Pricks' is the story of one of the biggest crime waves in the UK today. It speaks to victims, psychologists, academics, nurses, experts, and the police - to find out who is responsible, why they do it, and whether more could be done to stop it.

'Pricks' is a What's the Story Sounds Podcast made in association with the I've Been Spiked Campaign.

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In this final episode, Mair asks if the police and justice system are doing enough. She speaks to a barrister, and a senior police officer, and makes some startling discoveries about the law.

She also turns the spotlight back onto the victims - and explores the lasting damage that an attack can have. And she looks to the future to find out if a world without spiking is possible.

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In this fourth episode - Mair asks whether the rise in spiking is a part of a wider trend of misogyny, and violence towards women. She learns about trolling, and reveals some of the abuse sent to her and other victims. She finds out about male behaviour, and the role that society has to plan in making long-term change. And she speak to a male victim, to learn how it's not just women who are affected.

Also - with Mair's campaign gaining momentum, there's a big announcement from Government.

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