Section 12 - Protection of Children Flashcards
Can you sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18?
No, it is a criminal offence
With regards to age, what must all premises (selling or supplying alcohol) have?
An age verification policy which will require staff to check the ID of anyone appearing to be under the age of 18
Name 3 reliable proof of age documents
- A photo driving licence
- A passport
- A proof-of-age scheme card that carries the PASS hologram
When proof of age is produced, what 7 steps should be taken?
- Compare the photograph to the person’s face
- Check the eye colour of the person matches that in the photograph
- Check the date of birth to ensure that the person is over 18
- Look to see if the ID is current and valid
- Ask for the person’s star sign
- Check for tampering
- Look out for fake ID
When checking a driving licence, what five point checks must you follow?
- Look for the letters DVLA
- Check that the surname and numbers are raised
- Ensure that the card has a hologram
- Check the driving licence words
- Check the date of birth
What should you do if proof of age is not provided or there are any doubts with the proof of age document provided?
Refuse the sale of alcohol
What is the exception for under 18s to consume alcohol in licensed premises?
16 and 17 year olds are allowed to drink beer, wine or cider with a table meal, as long as the drink is bought by an adult and they are accompanied at the meal by an adult
What 2 times are unaccompanied children under the age of 16 not allowed in licensed premises?
- At a time when the premises are open and exclusively or primarily supplying alcohol for consumption on the premises
- Between midnight and 5.00am when the premises are open and supplying alcohol for consumption on the premises
Name 3 offences relating to the sale of alcohol to children
- To sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 or to knowingly allow the sale of alcohol to anyone under the age of 18
- For anyone under the age of 18 to buy or attempt to buy alcohol
- For anyone over 18 to buy or attempt to buy alcohol for someone under the age of 18
When can an under 18 year old sell alcohol?
When every sale is specifically authorised by an authorised person, or the alcohol is sold or supplied with a table meal in a restaurant area
What other 6 things are illegal to sell?
- Cigarettes or other tobacco products to a person under the age of 18
- Liqueur confectionery to a person under the age of 16
- Solvent-based products to a person under the age of 18 if there is a belief that the product will be used for inhalation or intoxication
- Gas lighter refills to a person under the age of 18
- Fireworks to a person under the age of 18 (or under the age of 16 in the case of party poppers)
- Knives to a person under the age of 18
What 2 things do licensed premises need to be aware of under the Gambling Act 2005
- It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to use cash gaming machines and a notice forbidding the use of such machines by under 18s must be clearly displayed. The machines must also be supervised to stop any underage play.
- Lottery tickets must not be sold to anyone under the age of 16
What is test purchasing?
Where police and Weights and Measures inspectors are empowered to send persons under the age of 18 to attempt to buy alcohol. No offence is committed by the underage person in these circumstances
What offences may incur a maximum fine of Level 5 (£5,000) and a fixed penalty notice of £90?
- Purchase or attempted purchase of alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18
- Sale of alcohol anywhere to a person under the age of 18
- Purchase or attempted purchase of alcohol for consumption on relevant premises by a person under the age of 18
- Delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 18 or allowing such delivery
