Thousands of women boycotted bars - but will their campaign pay off?
Across the country, women have been boycotting nightclubs and bars, as part of the so-called "Girls Night In" protest to highlight the problem of drink spiking. BBC News caught up with women in Nottingham to find out if they believe the protest will work.Young people from the city's two universities head out, filling the bars and clubs with an energy that has earned Nottingham a reputation for its vibrant nightlife.
While support has spread rapidly via social media, the campaign has not been without its critics who argue women staying at home is not the solution to the problem. Those who had gone out said there was a noticeable change of mood in the streets around the normally buoyant student bars.
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