Challenge 25
If you look under 25 you when buying alcohol will now be asked to prove that you are over 18 years old.
This new law was introduced in Scotland on 1 October 2011. The new mandatory condition means all premises selling alcohol must have an age verification policy.
The law means if you attempt to buy alcohol and appear to look under 25 you will be asked for identification proving you are over 18 years and can lawfully purchase it. This change in the law includes pubs, clubs, restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores.
Only the production of proof of age documents specified by law will satisfy the purpose of the age verification policy, these are:
- A Passport
- A European Photocard Driving Licence or
- A prescribed other document (the only one of which is currently a photographic identity card of a type approved by the British Retail Consortium for the purposes of its Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS card) Sale of Alcohol to children and Young Persons (Scotland) Regulations 2007)
Challenge 25 can help staff to challenge customers where there is any doubt about their age and to make sure you are more aware that you might be asked to show proof of age.
Further information for both retailers and young people can be found on the Challenge 25 site:
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