Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997
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| Long title | An Act to permit the confiscation of intoxicating liquor held by or for use by young persons in public and certain other places; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 1997 c. 3 |
| Introduced by | Robert Spink (Commons) Earl of Kinnoull (Lords) |
| Territorial extent | [b] |
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| Royal assent | 21 March 1997 |
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Status: Amended | |
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Previously only the purchase of alcohol was illegal by minors, and officers could take no action against a minor in possession of alcohol unless they were committing another offence.
Provisions
The act empowered police officers to confiscate alcohol from the possession of any minors under the age of 18.[1] The act was introduced to close this loophole and allow officers to seize alcohol in a minor's possession and create an offence for any person who fails to comply with a request to confiscate. Refusal to comply with a request to confiscate can attract a fine of up to £500.[2] The act can also be applied to a person over 18 if the officer believes that the person intends to supply a minor with alcohol in their possession.[3]
The act only applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
