Petition · past parliament
Raise the drinking age to 21
Closed
223 signatures
What the petition asks
Raising the drinking age to 21 could reduce consumption amongst young people because it will be harder to buy alcohol. Also, we believe young people are the group most likely to misuse alcohol; e.g. drinking to excess, which could cause accidents, death and health problems.
Timeline
| 4 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
223
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Oct 2023
Closed
4 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.