Alcohol offences in public places

Question 1

Name two offences in regard to minors?

Answer 1

Minor drinking in a public place.

Minor in possession of alcohol in a public place.

Question 2

Ingredients for alcohol offences on public transport

Answer 2

• Any person who
• Drinks/intends to drink/supplies/offers to supply
• Any intoxicating alcohol
• in or on any public transport

Question 3

How to deal with alcohol in public place offences (section 39)?

Answer 3

If name and address given then can warn, AION or summons (seize alcohol)
If no address or name given and further refusal after warned to be arrested, then arrest (seize alcohol)