Gambling Act 2005
2005 CHAPTER 19
Territorial Extent
Territorial limits – vessels and aircraft
Schedule 6: Exchange of information: persons and bodies
Part Four: Protection of Children and Young Persons
Section 64: Use of children in enforcement operations
201.This section will enable children and young persons to be used in test purchasing operations for the purpose of assessing whether the provisions in this Part, prohibiting under-age gambling, are being complied with. For example, a constable, enforcement officer or authorised person will not commit an offence under section 46 if, in the course of their duty, they invite a child or young person to gamble. Equally, a young person will not commit an offence under section 48 if he gambles at the request of a constable, enforcement officer or authorised officer who is acting in the course of his functions.
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