Change the law to allow 17 year olds to purchase alcohol in a pub
Change the law so that 17 year olds can purchase alcohol in a pub under supervision of the landlord/lady. I believe this could prevent unsafe underage drinking and boost our pubs, which I think are in decline.
Signatures
25
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 25/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 25/100,000
- 01 OCT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 25 signatures
- 01 APR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
At 17, young people are able to do many things legally e.g. drive and have children but they cannot buy alcohol to drink in a pub legally. I find this absurd. and I think it may lead 17 year olds to find alternatives ways to drink which may put them at risk or isolate them from friends in the same year, who are 18. I also believe it does not take factors such as emotional maturity to account.