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Re: Re: [edlug] Anything going on Monday or Tuesday (July 26/27)?
Now - is there any easy way to find you guys within the Holyrood,
assuming that's where you're going? Don't worry I would be on the
orange juice anyway :).
Cheers,
Ross.
On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 08:02:43 +0100, Ed <epo1@xxx.xxx.xxx> wrote:
> My understanding of the law (IANAL, nor a Scot, nor a parent) is that it is illegal for someone under 18 to buy or be bought a drink. There are some exceptions for drinks served with table meals but we can ignore those. Entry to licensed premises is also at the licensee's discretion.
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> I think 16 is safe for entry (possibly you can also buy shandy, but I would forgo this 'privilege' if I were you). So I would say it is OK to turn up so long as you do not look young for your age and do not attempt to buy or consume alcohol.
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> Certainly when I was last there on a Friday there seemed to be a clique of people buying brightly coloured drinks in plastic tubes who looked to be about 15 (but it has been a while since I was 15 so I'm not a reliable judge of these things).
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> Ed
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