Petition · past parliament
Change the legal age for buying alcohol from 18 to 16
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
Let 16 year olds buy alcohol from supermarkets, online, in off-licenses and licensed hospitality venues.
16 year olds should be able buy alcohol freely instead of having to do it illegally.
Timeline
| 8 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Nov 2021
Closed
8 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.