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Alcohol Fact File

The laws relating to alcohol

Under 5 years old:

It is illegal to give alcohol to under 5s, except on medical instruction.


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Only a very small minority (14%) of 15–16 year olds get drunk regularly.

Sources: The Drug Use, Smoking and Drinking among young people in England 2008 report and The Chief Medical Officers Guidance for parents on underage drinking 2009
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