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Drugs and the Law

Drugs and the Law. A young person between the ages of 14 and 18 is allowed to drink alcohol at home.

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Drugs and the Law

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  1. Drugs and the Law

  2. A young person between the ages of 14 and 18 is allowed to drink alcohol at home. A young person under 18 can only be in a bar or club selling alcohol if accompanied by an adult, AND the bar or club has a Children's Certificate displayed, showing that they have been given permission to have children present until 9pm. A 16 year old can work, or receive training, in a bar or club (holding a Children’s Certificate) if they have a written contract of employment. Young people and the legal drinking age

  3. It is against the law for someone under 18 to pretend to be 18 and drink alcohol. It is an offence to sell alcohol to someone under 18. Punishment - a fine, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both. Police can confiscate alcohol from people under 18 and take their name and address. They can arrest someone who will not cooperate. It is illegal to behave in a disruptive way (‘disorderly behaviour’) anywhere. It is illegal to sell alcohol to someone who is obviously drunk or showing disorderly behaviour. Under age drinking and behaviour

  4. Police can arrest anyone that they suspect may have their ability to drive impaired through drink or drugs, by using observations or roadside breath tests. This also applies to cyclists. Punishment for driving under the influence can involve your driving licence being removed for a period of time. Road accidents are one of the biggest causes of death and injury. Alcohol and driving

  5. Classes of drugs

  6. Maximum penalties for drugs

  7. Cannabis is illegal for any individual to have, give away or sell. The police can arrest anyone found in possession of cannabis. You may be given an ‘informed warning’ or go to court. Possession of cannabis can result in two years in jail and/or an unlimited fine. Supplying or selling cannabis can result in 14 years in jail and/or an unlimited fine. Cannabis

  8. Summary of drug-related offences

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