Test purchases of alcohol60A

1

Articles 58 and 60(2)(a) and (4) do not apply in relation to a person under the age of 18 who is sent into licensed premises to purchase intoxicating liquor by a constable who is acting in the course of his duty.

2

A constable may not send a person under the age of 18 into any licensed premises to purchase intoxicating liquor unless—

a

the constable is satisfied that all reasonable steps have been or will be taken to avoid any risk to the welfare of that person; and

b

that person and a parent of that person have both consented in writing to his being sent into those premises for that purpose.

3

The Secretary of State shall issue guidance as to the exercise by constables of their powers under this Article.