About Tobacco :
About Tobacco It is illegal to sell tobacco to under 18’s
The offence is committed by the vendor not the young person
It is legal for under 18’s to smoke but the police can confiscate tobacco from them if they are smoking in a public place
About Alcohol :
About Alcohol It is illegal to give alcohol to under 5’s
Over 5’s can consume alcohol in a private place
Under 18’s who drink in public risk having the alcohol confiscated by the police
About illegal drugs :
About illegal drugs It is illegal to:
Possess
Possess with intent to supply
Supply a drug or drug paraphernalia
Produce, cultivate or manufacture drugs
Illegal drugs :
Illegal drugs Cannabis is still an illegal drug, with penalties for possession and supply
Under 17’s in possession will be arrested and dealt with via the youth courts