What's the law?

In the UK, there are laws to regulate the purchase and consumption of alcohol by young people (under 18s) and adults.

• Under 5 years old
• 5 years old or over
• Under 14s
• 16s and over
• Under 18s
• At any age
• Drinking and driving
• When not to drink

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Up to 70% of all admissions to hospital accident and emergency departments in England are linked to alcohol misuse.