Policy responses and statements

Name of organisation:

Department for Social Development

Name of policy document:

Proposed Changes to the Law Regulating the Sale and Supply of Alcohol in Northern Ireland

Deadline for response:

12 November 2012

Background: The aim of this review is to bring forward measures which will:

• build on measures in current licensing law to help address the concerns surrounding alcohol consumption;
• contribute towards a reduction in alcohol related harm;
• help make the licensed trade offering more sustainable and attractive to tourists; and
• recognise the role licensed premises have in their local community as places to socialise and provide employment.

This consultation sought views and comments from all interested individuals and organisations to ensure that any final decisions made are well-informed, fair and effective.

Download the responses by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of the UK, AHA and SHAAP

Federation Response to Proposed Changes to Law Regulating Sale & Supply of Alcohol

AHA Response to Proposed Changes to Law Regulating Sale & Supply of Alcohol in Northern Ireland

SHAAP Response to Proposed Changes to Law Regulating Sale & Supply of Alcohol in Northern Ireland

Copies of these response are available from:

Lesley Lockhart,
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh,
9 Queen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1JQ.

Tel: 0131 225 7324 ext 608
Fax: 0131 220 3939

[6 November 2012]