law

[eviek]

what is the legal age for someone to serve alcohol

[boojp]

16 I think.

[kempie]

There is no minimum age in the Licensing Act 2003. This states that under 18s can serve alcohol on licensed premises under the supervision of (i.e. each sale/supply specifically approved by) a "responsible person". This approval is not required when serving alcohol in conjunction with table meals.

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2003/30017--h. htm#153

However, children below the minimum school leaving age are also subject to legislation in regard of employment (such as a minimum age of 13) as well as local authority bylaws which restrict types and hours of work.

http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/idcplg?Idc Service=GET_FILE&dID=713&Rendition=Web

[saxy_jag]

This is why, I imagine, whenever I buy alcohol in Tesco, the younger checkout assistants have to get a supervisor or an older assistant to 'watch' the sale.