APLH Age Verification

Question 1

What is the minimum age for purchasing alcohol in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

16 years old

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17 years old

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21 years old

Question 2

What does the Challenge 25 policy require licensed premises to do?

Accepted Answer

Request proof of age from any customer who appears to be under 25 before selling them alcohol

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Refuse entry to all persons who appear to be under 25

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Display a sign stating that all persons must be 25 or older to enter

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Ask all customers under 30 for proof of age

Question 3

Which forms of ID are generally accepted under Challenge 25 schemes as proof of age?

Accepted Answer

PASS-hologram card, valid passport, or EU/UK photo driving licence — all of which confirm both identity and date of birth

Answer

Any card with a photo

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A bank card with the holder's name

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A birth certificate and a utility bill together

Question 4

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what offence is committed by a licensed premises that sells alcohol to a person under 18?

Accepted Answer

A criminal offence under s.146, with a maximum fine and potential licence review

Answer

A civil offence only, subject to a fixed penalty

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An administrative error requiring retraining only

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A disciplinary matter for the DPS only

Question 5

What is a 'test purchase' in the context of alcohol licensing?

Accepted Answer

An undercover enforcement operation where a person under 18 (supervised by an adult officer) attempts to buy alcohol to test compliance with age verification procedures

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A price comparison exercise conducted by trading standards

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A quality assessment of alcohol brands sold in a premises

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A staff training exercise using simulated customers

Question 6

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is the defence available to a staff member who sold alcohol to an under-18 person but was deceived by fake ID?

Accepted Answer

The 'due diligence' defence: the defendant took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid the offence

Answer

There is no defence — strict liability applies to under-age sales

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The employer's liability transfers to the person who provided the fake ID

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Staff members are not personally liable — only the licence holder is