MINIMUM pricing of alcohol came a step closer yesterday when MSPs voted through the second stage of the Bill, including a sunset clause which means the legislation will be scrapped in six years if it has not improved the nation's health.
A penalty points system to deal with underage drinking in pubs and clubs throughout Northern Ireland was introduced today.
Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health | Public Health Article Date: 01 May 2012 Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements wer
Underage drinkers in Northern Ireland will find it increasingly difficult to get their hands on cheap drink. New legislation due to take effect today will require young people to show a passport, photocard driving licence or an electoral
By Doug Sellman, Director, National Addiction Centre The Alcohol Reform Bill will begin its final reading in Parliament today. This Bill represents the National-led Government's long awaited response to the Law Commission's comprehensive evidence-based review of the liquor laws which occurred durin
Sainsbury’s and two independent retailers were given the ban on the grounds of public health. The supermarket giant Sainsbury’s were forced to halt plans to open a new store after NHS Lothian warned Edinburgh Licensing Board that it went against attempts to pr
Sainsbury's and two independent retailers have been turned down after NHS Lothian report.
Page 1 of 2 Study shows that minors who recognize ads for beer and spirits are more likely to drink BOSTON – Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements were more likely to have tried alcoholic beverages and binge drink than th