Petition · Home Office
Change the legal age to buy and consume alcohol to 16
Open for signatures
35 signatures
What the petition asks
Make the legal drinking age 16 in public places like bars and clubs. Make the legal age to purchase alcohol from shops 16 too.
16-year-olds can go into the army, work and contribute to the economy. We think it’s only fair they get the same privileges 18-year-olds do.
We believe it could also boost the economy with more people contributing to small businesses.
We believe it could also boost the economy with more people contributing to small businesses.
Timeline
| 13 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Home Office
Opened
13 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.