A BBC undercover investigation has uncovered significant deficiencies in the ‘Ask for Angela’ safety initiative, which aims to protect individuals in distress at pubs and clubs. Footage showed that staff at half of the tested London venues did not recognize the code word ‘Angela’ used to signal for help. Prominent chains, including Greene King and JD Wetherspoon, failed to respond appropriately. Campaigners have called for mandatory compliance and penalties for venues that misadvertise participation, emphasizing that inconsistencies endanger women’s safety in social environments. The initiative, named after a murder victim, aims to be a lifeline for those feeling unsafe.

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