(1)Section 1 of the Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997 (c. 33) (confiscation of alcohol from young persons in a public place etc) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1) omit “and to state his name and address”.
(3)After subsection (1) insert—
“(1AA)A constable who imposes a requirement on a person under subsection (1) shall also require the person to state the person's name and address.
(1AB)A constable who imposes a requirement on a person under subsection (1) may, if the constable reasonably suspects that the person is under the age of 16, remove the person to the person's place of residence or a place of safety.”
(4)Subsection (1A) is omitted.
(5)In subsection (3) after “subsection (1)” insert “ or (1AA) ”.
(6)In subsection (4) after “that subsection” insert “ or (1AA) ”.
(7)In subsection (6) omit “and (1A)”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 29 in force at 29.1.2010 by S.I. 2010/125, art. 2(f)