Alcohol

Question 1

Laws relating to minors buying, possessing, drinking alcohol

Answer 1

• If you’re under 18, you can’t drink, buy or possess
  alcohol unless you’re in a private home and your
  parent or guardian lets you.
• If you leave the private home, and you take your drink
  with you, you’ll be committing the offence of underage
  drinking in public.
• The police or a staff member can ask for your name,
  address and proof of age if you buy or have alcohol.
• They can take alcohol away from you if you’re under
  18. It’s illegal to have alcohol on public transport
  in some public places, and at some festivals and
  music events. It doesn’t matter how old you are.
• It is also against the law to give alcohol to people who are under
  18 without consent from their parents or guardian. This includes
  parties held in private homes.

If parents are organising parties for their under 18s it is probably best
to get this permission in writing. This may also affect young adults
who have guests who are under 18 in their homes.

Question 2

Advantages and disadvantages of changing the
drinking age

Answer 2

Advantages Raising the drinking age
- Brain Development: Supports better brain development, as the brain is still maturing until the mid-20s.

Disadvantages raising age
- Black Market: May increase illegal alcohol sales to minors.
- Social Resistance: Unpopular with young adults and can lead to backlash.

advantages of lowering
- Education Opportunity: Can promote responsible drinking education
- matches other responsibilities ( joining the army)

disadvantages
- Health Risks: Higher risk of alcohol-related health problems.
– Increased Accidents: Potential rise in alcohol-related accidents and injuries.
– Early Exposure: Greater exposure to alcohol can lead to long-term abuse issues.

Question 2

Laws relating to people selling alcohol to minors
- Secondary supply – parental consent, responsible
supervision

Answer 2

• It is also against the law to give alcohol to people who are under
  18 without consent from their parents or guardian. This includes
  parties held in private homes.

If parents are organising parties for their under 18s it is probably best
to get this permission in writing. This may also affect young adults
who have guests who are under 18 in their homes.

No alcohol to minors without parental consent.
Only parents/guardians can supply.
Must supervise responsibly.