Petition · Home Office
Raise the legal age to buy and consume alcohol to 25
Open for signatures
20 signatures
What the petition asks
Raising the drinking age to 25 could help protect young adults’ developing brains, reduce alcohol-related accidents, and ease pressure on the NHS. Studies have found later drinking onset decreases addiction risk and improves public health, making this policy a smart, preventative measure.
As someone who knows the risks of alcohol and its impact on people, I think urgent action should be taken. With exam season in full swing, young people who hit the bottle if they fail their exams could be risking their own health for a substance with an unpleasant taste.
Timeline
| 8 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Home Office
Opened
8 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.