Buying alcohol
The law
There are strict laws governing alcohol consumption in the UK.
It is against the law:
- to be drunk in charge of a child under seven in a public place
or on licensed premises
- to sell alcohol to someone under 18, anywhere
- for an adult to buy or attempt to buy alcohol on behalf of
someone under 18
- for someone under 18 to buy alcohol, attempt to buy alcohol or
to be sold alcohol in any circumstances (unless acting at the
request of the police or a weights and measures inspector)
- for someone under 18 to drink alcohol in licensed premises,
with one exception - 16 and 17 year olds accompanied by an adult
can drink but not buy beer, wine and cider with a table meal
- for an adult to buy alcohol for a person under 18 for
consumption on licensed premises, except as above.
Find out more about
alcohol, young people and the law.
Kent Community Alcohol Partnership
Kent Community Alcohol Partnership
(KCAP) is a partnership between Kent County Council, Kent Police,
the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG), district councils and
health authorities.
The partnership is changing attitudes to drinking by:
- advising young people on sensible drinking
- supporting retailers to reduce sales of alcohol to underage
drinkers
- promoting responsible socialising
- empowering local communities to tackle alcohol related
issues
Advice