Sale & Supply of Alcohol - Intoxicated People

Question 1

What is the procedure for dealing with intoxicated people?

Answer 1

• Take the person home, unless not safe or impractical
• Take the person to a temporary shelter, unless closed or unavailable
• Take to a police station for up to 12 hours to sober up

Question 2

What rights does an intoxicated person have?

Answer 2

• Statutory caution rights must be given as ther are being detained under an enactment.
• If detained at a police station, allowed to make one phone call.
• Released as soon as sober or if still intoxicated after 12 hours Dr must recommend further detention.
• Can be searched under sect 85 of S&S + RAN

Question 3

How should you deal with children or young persons that you find intoxicated?

Answer 3

• Persons under 17 found intoxicated, the same provisions of the policing act apply
• Concerns for CYP should be directed to Youth Aid

Question 4

What is the definition of intoxification?

Answer 4

Intoxication is if the person is observably affected by 2 or more of the following:

• Appearance is affected
• Balance is impaired
• Co-ordination is impaired
• Speech is impaired