Petition · past parliament
The legal age for consuming alcohol to be increased to 21
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
Alcohol is a big problem to many families living in the UK, resulting in crime and fatality. Alcoholism is/can be the same, if not worse than drug addiction which can lead to a variety of issues domestically, and out in the community.
Increasing the legal age will discourage underage drinking and promote responsibility amongst young adults.
Timeline
| 17 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Feb 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Aug 2015
Closed
17 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.