Open petition: Change the legal age to buy and consume alcohol to 16
Created by Callum Naughton
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Make the legal drinking age 16 in public places like bars and clubs. Make the legal age to purchase alcohol from shops 16 too.
16-year-olds can go into the army, work and contribute to the economy. We think it’s only fair they get the same privileges 18-year-olds do.
We believe it could also boost the economy with more people contributing to small businesses.
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This petition will stay open until 13 October 2026.