Change the legal age for buying alcohol from 18 to 16

Let 16 year olds buy alcohol from supermarkets, online, in off-licenses and licensed hospitality venues.

This petition closed on 8 May 2022 with 30 signatures

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16 year olds should be able buy alcohol freely instead of having to do it illegally.


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