It is at the discretion of the owner if children are allowed anywhere in a pub. Of course, you can`t buy or drink alcohol on the spot. Cities may also have local ordinances that prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public. In the private sphere, the offer of alcohol to a minor is considered a criminal offence if it leads to intoxication and the act may be considered reprehensible as a whole, taking into account the age of the minor, his degree of maturity and other circumstances. [165] However, Drink Aware publishes guidelines for alcohol consumption by those under 18: “If youth aged 15 to 17 consume alcohol, they should limit it to one day per week. It is illegal to drive with more than 80 mg (milligrams) of alcohol per 100 ml (millilitres) of blood or 50 mg in Scotland. If you break the law, you risk a driver`s license of at least one year and an unlimited fine or up to six months in prison. Causing death by impaired driving can result in a maximum prison sentence of 14 years and a driving ban of at least two years. Some parents allow their children to try a little alcohol with them on special occasions; Others prefer not to. There is some evidence that drinking alcohol at an earlier age increases the likelihood of alcohol-related harm later on, but other studies show that young people who drink moderately at home, with good parental role models, are less likely to binge on and more likely to develop moderate drinking habits. Keep in mind that there is a difference between swallowing on special occasions and drinking whole drinks, so the UK`s chief medical officers recommend that parents not allow their children to drink alcohol at home until they are 15.
Whatever you decide, stick to your guns and make sure your child understands why it can be dangerous for young people to drink. Be prepared to say NO if you feel uncomfortable with party situations and set ground rules. Children should also be aware that there are laws that limit the age at which you can buy and drink alcohol. With older teenagers, you need to strike a balance: you need to warn them of the dangers and make them aware of the law; But also to say that they can enjoy moderate social consumption when they are adults if they want to. The important thing is to focus on the facts and give your child the knowledge and skills to avoid the dangers associated with alcohol. The law in Northern Ireland explicitly states that “any person under the age of 14 may consume alcohol only in a private home and solely for medical purposes”. 6 Throughout the UK, the sale of alcohol is restricted – pubs, restaurants, shops and other premises must be authorised by local authorities. In England, Wales and Scotland, the power to sell liquor is divided into two parts: the operating licence, which prescribes the times and conditions under which alcohol may be sold, and a personal licence, which allows individuals to sell liquor or authorize its sale by others. Any establishment licence authorising the sale of liquor must also appoint a Designated Premises Manager in Scotland (“DPS” or “DPM”) who must be in possession of a valid personal licence – otherwise the liquor cannot be sold on these premises. The DPS is responsible for the day-to-day sale of alcohol in licensed establishments. Establishment licences, as they relate to the sale of alcohol, can be classified to include licences (authorising the consumption of alcohol on the premises) and non-licences. However, these distinctions are not explicitly made in the Licensing Act 2003 and the situation in Scotland and Northern Ireland is more complex.
Many licensed establishments also allow non-sale sales. The Chief Medical Officer provided advice on alcohol use among children and youth (PDF, 1.5Mb). This can help parents make decisions about their children and their relationship with alcohol. Most countries in Europe have set 18 as the minimum age for buying alcohol. Although Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Serbia and Switzerland (with the exception of Ticino) maintain a minimum purchasing age below 18 years, allowing minors full or restricted access to alcohol. In 2005[119], 2007[120] and 2015[121], harmonisation at EU level towards a minimum purchasing age of 18 was discussed, but not agreed. According to a global study on school health, 40% of minors over the age of 13 drink alcohol and up to 25% buy it in stores. [92] When youth aged 15 to 17 consume alcohol, they should do so rarely and certainly no more than one day a week. Adolescents between the ages of 15 and 17 should never exceed recommended government guidelines. Being in conflict with the law because of alcohol use could be a sign that a young person needs support. Children and adolescents are advised not to drink alcohol before the age of 18.
[8] Gov.uk website. What happens if my child gets into trouble with the police? Retrieved 6 April 2022. www.gov.uk/alcohol-young-people-law www.gov.uk/if-my-child-gets-in-trouble-with-police The legal age for drinking and purchasing alcohol in the Faroe Islands is 18. [163] And the law also determines when it is illegal for people under 18 to consume alcohol. Read this guide for the full picture. The police may also confiscate a person`s alcohol, regardless of age, if they believe they have been or are drunk by someone under the age of 18 in a public place. Persons under the age of 14 may only consume alcohol in a private home and solely for medical purposes, in accordance with the Children and Young Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1968. However, if you are 16 or 17 years old and accompanied by an adult, you can drink beer, wine or cider with a meal (but not buy it). The name derives from the distinction between the types of licences that could be granted – a distinction that has now been lifted in England and Wales and abolished in Scotland in 2009.
[needs to be updated] In England and Wales, magistrates issued either an “off” licence, which allowed the sale of intoxicating spirits only outside the premises, or an “on” licence, which allowed sale for consumption on the premises – which also allowed sale to a limited extent: many restaurants were allowed to sell sealed alcoholic beverages (e.g. bottles of unopened wine) for consumption elsewhere. A restaurant license was an On license with a restaurant condition. Until 2009, the types of licences in Scotland were Hotel, Public House, Restricted Hotel, Restaurant, Entertainment, Off-Sale and Refreshment Licences. There are many types of licences in Northern Ireland. The consumption of alcohol itself is not considered a “licensable activity” under the new Licensing Act. Therefore, “alcohol consumption time” (DUT) has no legal meaning and has disappeared. For many years, ten minutes (and later extended to twenty minutes) was the legal exemption that allowed alcohol consumption to continue past the official closing time, which more recently meant that customers could still drink what they had already purchased until 11:20 p.m., at the licensee`s discretion. After that, consumption had to stop. In Scotland, it is also illegal for people under the age of 16 to buy liquor confectionery (e.g. chocolates).5 Police can arrest, fine or arrest anyone under the age of 18 who drinks alcohol in public.