Annie, a lawyer, shares her experience during a night out in London when the 'Ask for Angela' safety scheme did not provide the help she expected. Despite being in a bar running the scheme, Annie's encounter with a man turned uncomfortable. A recent BBC investigation found that a majority of venues tested failed to respond appropriately to the Angela code word, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the scheme. As a result, several local authorities are considering implementing the scheme as part of their liquor license policies to ensure better safety for patrons.
"I stepped out for a cigarette and I met this guy outside. He was wearing this white leather jacket and just seemed really, really fun."
"After a few drinks, I was a bit more chatty and confident than I would otherwise have been. We swapped numbers, and said, 'oh, we'll have a dance inside together at some point'."
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