Warning on underage drinking at private functions
Licensees in south Wales have been warned about the prospect of underage drinking when young people book private functions at pubs.
Police have written to every pub in the Rhondda area after sting operations revealed a “clear misunderstanding of the law”.
Officers said that at one unnamed pub, young people booked a function room for a private party, and the licensee and staff assumed the person who booked it has the responsibility to ensure under-18s didn’t buy alcohol.
“We have responded to complaints of underage people, some just 14 and 15, attending events unaccompanied, causing antisocial behaviour, violent crime and issues such as vomiting in the street,” said cllr John David.
“The landlord believed it was OK for the children to be there as they had booked a room as a private function.
“This is not the case and if one licensee is unsure of his responsibilities surrounding this issue, then others may be too.”
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