alcohol and the law

Question 1

changes in alcohol availability over the last few decades

Answer 1

cheaper
stronger
more available

total alcohol consumption has more than doubled

Question 2

licensing offences

Answer 2

sale to, on behalf of, allow consumption by (on premises), under 18 and under 18 to buy, attempt to buy consume (on premises), give to under 18 (public place) ,deliver to, send for…

Attempt to enter whilst drunk, or be drunk and incapable of taking care of self (on)

Sell to drunk person, obtain or attempt to obtain for a drunk person (on)

Whilst drunk, behave in disorderly manner or use obscene/indecent language to annoyance of others

Allow drunkenness or disorderly conduct (on)

Refuse to leave

low level disposal

Question 3

sobriety status of offenders

Answer 3

Anti-Social behaviour – outwith city centre: alcohol featured 66% during WNTE hours and 57% of rest of week

Anti-Social behaviour - city centre: 89% during WNTE hours and 83% of rest of week

Common assault – outwith city centre: 89.7% during WNTE hours and 83% of rest of week

Common assault - city centre: alcohol featured in 89% during WNTE hours and 83% of rest of week

Serious assault – outwith city centre: 78% during WNTE hours and 69% of rest of week

Serious assault - city centre: 90.7% during WNTE hours and 91.7% of rest of week

Question 4

vulnerability through intoxication

Answer 4

Increased risk of committing a crime, becoming the victim of a crime or misadventure

Actions and decisions are affected by alcohol

Adverse incidents – reactive measure

Question 5

other risk factors and reducing intoxication

Answer 5

Private space consumption
Longer and later hours
Physiological factors 
How alcohol is consumed 
Are customers drinking rapidly
Other substances involved
Mix of types of alcohol
Bottle sales - consider a policy  
‘Shots’ drinks – consider a policy