Posted by: Victor, Milan on 11:37am Fri 9 May 08
Let's see more of this please......
Let's see more of this please......
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 12:23pm Fri 9 May 08
I could tell you of others places that flout the law to underagers. Its the way in which these shopkeepers sell to the underage so arrogantly that gets me.
The ease at which underage drinkers get hold of their drink through either older looking friends, fake I.D. putting make up on to look older, the means are endless.
I don't see the licenced premises tighten up their laws nearly enough to satisfy me that enough is being done.
I could tell you of others places that flout the law to underagers. Its the way in which these shopkeepers sell to the underage so arrogantly that gets me.
The ease at which underage drinkers get hold of their drink through either older looking friends, fake I.D. putting make up on to look older, the means are endless.
I don't see the licenced premises tighten up their laws nearly enough to satisfy me that enough is being done.
Posted by: mulross, Glasgow on 12:29pm Fri 9 May 08
...much more, and extend it to Glasgow please.
...much more, and extend it to Glasgow please.
Posted by: dan, West end on 2:04pm Fri 9 May 08
Ive said this before,If you know an off-sales is selling drink illegally let him/her know that you will personally report the matter to the licensing board along with any evidence you have.I done this and the local off-sales proprietor ceased from selling types of cheap alcopops and cider.No hassle,no threats or aggro.And the local group disorder did reduce considerably.
Ive said this before,If you know an off-sales is selling drink illegally let him/her know that you will personally report the matter to the licensing board along with any evidence you have.I done this and the local off-sales proprietor ceased from selling types of cheap alcopops and cider.No hassle,no threats or aggro.And the local group disorder did reduce considerably.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 2:15pm Fri 9 May 08
They do it in such an underhand, and furtive way its hard to prove, unless they are caught in a Police - Licencing Board sting and the proof is right there, that under-aged folk have just managed to buy the drink.
They do it in such an underhand, and furtive way its hard to prove, unless they are caught in a Police - Licencing Board sting and the proof is right there, that under-aged folk have just managed to buy the drink.
Posted by: Tarry breeks, Partick on 2:48pm Fri 9 May 08
Raise the drinking age to 21 and ID everyone. Only government ID's (driving licences etc.) should be accepted, heavy fines/bans for shopkeepers/pubs selling to underage AND/OR intoxicated patrons.
Raise the drinking age to 21 and ID everyone. Only government ID's (driving licences etc.) should be accepted, heavy fines/bans for shopkeepers/pubs selling to underage AND/OR intoxicated patrons.
Posted by: daz, glasgow on 3:34pm Fri 9 May 08
"McLean escaped a tougher ban of nine months after councillors voted three to two, with one abstention, in favour of a six-month suspension."
WTF the police have taken a lot of time and effort to get this shop keeper and a councillor abstains from the vote!!
are they related in some way to the shop keeper?
not sure which way to vote? - well ask your constituents! and then represent them.
....or are they on a waiting list for a spine donor?
"McLean escaped a tougher ban of nine months after councillors voted three to two, with one abstention, in favour of a six-month suspension."
WTF the police have taken a lot of time and effort to get this shop keeper and a councillor abstains from the vote!!
are they related in some way to the shop keeper?
not sure which way to vote? - well ask your constituents! and then represent them.
....or are they on a waiting list for a spine donor?
Posted by: roor06, glasgow on 4:48pm Fri 9 May 08
21 and over only ...
More Spy kids ...
Close down the shops that contribute to the misery and violence ...
21 and over only ...
More Spy kids ...
Close down the shops that contribute to the misery and violence ...
Posted by: dan, West end on 5:01pm Fri 9 May 08
Re the councillors abstension I find this incredible in view of the fact the licensee was convicted in court.He should consider his position regards his duty to his constituents.
Re the councillors abstension I find this incredible in view of the fact the licensee was convicted in court.He should consider his position regards his duty to his constituents.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 8:17pm Fri 9 May 08
The Councillor who abstained should be na,ed and shamed - for the electorate to decide if they are worthy of their position in power the next time around.
If the people - electorate had to hand, and acted all the facts and details of the councillors right and wrong doings when going to vote things would be very different.
The Councillor who abstained should be na,ed and shamed - for the electorate to decide if they are worthy of their position in power the next time around.
If the people - electorate had to hand, and acted all the facts and details of the councillors right and wrong doings when going to vote things would be very different.
Posted by: davie1969, Glasgow on 9:03pm Fri 9 May 08
I work in an Off Licence and take loads of abuse from people when I ask for ID. The amount of people who enter the premises trying to buy for the underagers is on the increase. The police should start charging these people as I and my workmates can only do so much. Try putting yourself in our shoes and then you will see how difficult it really is to ask for ID from some Hoodie or junkie who tells you that you are dead when you leave the shop for not giving them their drink or fags.
I work in an Off Licence and take loads of abuse from people when I ask for ID. The amount of people who enter the premises trying to buy for the underagers is on the increase. The police should start charging these people as I and my workmates can only do so much. Try putting yourself in our shoes and then you will see how difficult it really is to ask for ID from some Hoodie or junkie who tells you that you are dead when you leave the shop for not giving them their drink or fags.
Posted by: trench, possilpark on 10:01pm Fri 9 May 08
sell the underage drinkers some cauld tea in a whiskey bottle, half of them would get pis* ed on a whiff of the barmans apron!! they would not report to the authorities of the scam!! tell the wee fanny's they are on camera...SMILE!
sell the underage drinkers some cauld tea in a whiskey bottle, half of them would get pis* ed on a whiff of the barmans apron!! they would not report to the authorities of the scam!! tell the wee fanny's they are on camera...SMILE!
Posted by: Renegade, Cyberspace on 10:54pm Fri 9 May 08
What is the point of raising the drinking age to 21? The problems of under-agers will remain the same. At present we hear of kids as young as 10-11-12, i.e. kids who are [b]obviouslly[/b] under-age getting hold of booze. Increasing the drinking age to 21 will make no difference whatsoever.
What is the point of raising the drinking age to 21? The problems of under-agers will remain the same. At present we hear of kids as young as 10-11-12, i.e. kids who are obviouslly under-age getting hold of booze. Increasing the drinking age to 21 will make no difference whatsoever.
Posted by: Doug Blaney, Glasgow on 11:51pm Fri 9 May 08
The people in Mount Vernon Glasgow were successful in getting a liquer license renewal stopped for a local shop because it was selling drink to underage, even when another local shop applied for a license, it was challenged and refused.; a year later the original shop has closed. This shows that selling alcohol was imporant to the owners of these shops.
The people in Mount Vernon Glasgow were successful in getting a liquer license renewal stopped for a local shop because it was selling drink to underage, even when another local shop applied for a license, it was challenged and refused.; a year later the original shop has closed. This shows that selling alcohol was imporant to the owners of these shops.
Posted by: celtic4, United States on 11:57pm Fri 9 May 08
WE in the states have an over 21 law on drinking, and we still have problems with some stores selling to kids. Also, any "pal" over 21 can buy the booze then give it to the kids. It does not stop. A biggggg problem.
WE in the states have an over 21 law on drinking, and we still have problems with some stores selling to kids. Also, any "pal" over 21 can buy the booze then give it to the kids. It does not stop. A biggggg problem.
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