The laws relating to alcohol
At any age:
It's illegal to buy alcohol in a bar, or from an off licence or shop, on behalf of someone who's under 18.
50% of 15 and 16 year olds in the UK have been drunk at least twice during the last 12 months.
Sources: NHS confederation briefing 2010 and NHS statistics on England 09 and DCSF Children, Young People and Alcohol consultation 2009
