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Licensing Act 2003 The Four Licensing Objectives The prevention of crime and disorder Public safety The prevention of public nuisance The protection of children from harm

Age verification Advice to retailers Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, Pass Card) Various schemes ‘Challenge 21’, ‘Challenge 25’ Many retailers now adopting ‘Challenge 25’ In store notices

Licensing Act 2003 Trading Standards – under age sales Section 146 A person commits an offence if s/he sells alcohol to an individual aged under 18. Section 147 A person who knowingly allows the sale of alcohol to an individual aged under 18 commits an offence. Sections 147A New offence of persistently selling alcohol to an individual aged under 18

Test Purchasing LA 2003 allows an underage test purchase Intelligence led approach Working with the police Sanctions: £80 penalty notice Prosecution Fine, suspension of licensable activity Licence Review

Weights and Measures Alcohol - prescribed measures Stamped measures Mandatory conditions (Licensing Act) Notices

Weights and Measures Prescribed measures (and multiples thereof) Beer, lager, cider pint, half pint third of a pint Gin, rum, whisky, vodka 25 ml or 35 ml Wine 125 ml or 175 ml Fortified wine 50ml or 70ml

Mandatory Conditions Introduced in October 2010, drinks must be available in the following measures: beer or cider - half pint gin, rum, vodka or whisky - 25ml or 35ml (it is not permitted to have 25 and 35 ml on the same premises) still wine in a glass - 125ml

Consumer Protection General obligation to give sufficient information to customers to enable them to make an informed decision prior to purchasing - Descriptions - Prices

Simon Coupe Warwickshire Trading Standards Service Old Budbrooke Road Warwick CV35 7DP