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Underage drinking prevention plan goes nationwide Print E-mail
Wednesday, 05 December 2007

Retailers who sell alcohol to under-18s face exposure from underage Scots working with police to prevent underage drinking. 

The so-called ‘test purchasing’ scheme is being rolled out nationwide today after a successful pilot in Fife saw seven retailers lose their licenses for selling alcohol to under-18s.

Under the scheme, selected under-18s attempt to purchase alcohol from retailers and if they are successful, police and licensing authorities take appropriate action.

Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny MacAskill said the move would help reduce underage drinking:

“The effects of Scotland's cultural problem with alcohol can be seen on our streets, in our prisons and in our hospitals.  Doctors are telling us that younger people are being diagnosed with liver problems and the police are telling us that people drinking on the streets are getting younger.This Government is not prepared to stand by and watch this happen.  That's why police across Scotland will now be able - in a strictly controlled way - to deploy 16 year olds to test whether or not premises are complying with the law.

“This is designed to enforce the law, and to let the police take intelligence led, targeted action to crackdown on irresponsible people who are letting youngsters buy alcohol. The police will also be watching out for those who are old enough to buy alcohol but supply it to people who aren't - which is also illegal. Responsible licensees have nothing to fear from this. But those who flout the law will face swift and tough action, losing their licence and substantial fines are both options. I expect Licensing Boards to deal appropriately with those who are caught - we need to take decisive action to stop young people being able to buy alcohol.”

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