Originally Posted by
KARFA
Rather than merely stating everyone else is wrong, could you set out the law along with links of any referenced legislation please? That might be a better way of demonstrating to folks the basis of your assertions.
Good idea.. so I guess a starter for 10, according to the UK Gov.
Alcohol and young people - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Alcohol and young people
You can be stopped, fined or arrested by police if you’re under 18 and drinking alcohol in public.
If you’re under 18, it’s against the law:
- for someone to sell you alcohol
- to buy or try to buy alcohol
- for an adult to buy or try to buy alcohol for you
- to drink alcohol in licensed premises (such as a pub or restaurant)
However, if you’re 16 or 17 and accompanied by an adult, you can drink (but not buy) beer, wine or cider with a meal.
If you’re 16 or under, you may be able to go to a pub (or premises primarily used to sell alcohol) if you’re accompanied by an adult. However, this isn’t always the case. It can also depend on the specific conditions for that premises.
It’s illegal to give alcohol to children under 5.