CONFISCATION OF ALCOHOL ​ (Young Persons) ACT 1997

Question 1

The power you may have…….

Answer 1

This gives you the power to deal with youngsters who are in the street drinking….
Although​
It is not an offence for a young person to have alcoholic drink in a public place​
and​
You are not obliged to confiscate alcohol from underage drinkers​

The power should be considered when the drinking causes a nuisance or may lead to further bad behaviour

Question 2

If you choose to apply this power….

Answer 2

You may confiscate open containers

Question 3

If you choose to apply this power….

Answer 3

You may confiscate closed containers if you believe they; are, have been, intend to consume alcohol in a ‘relevant place​

Question 4

If you choose to apply this power….

Answer 4

You may also confiscate intoxicating liquor, in open containers, from a person over 18 years of age if you suspect that they are going to pass it to a person who is under 18.

Question 5

If you choose to apply this power……

Answer 5

You may require the person being in possession of the alcohol to give their name and address. ​

Officer MUST inform them that:​
If they refuse to state name & address or​
Refuse to surrender the alcohol,​
they commit a summary offence ​
Section 1 (1AB) A constable who imposes a requirement on a person may, if the constable reasonably suspects that the person is under the age of 16, remove the person to the person’s place of residence or a place of safety.