Jump to full article: PANORAMA (gi), 2006-04-18
Author: LEO OLIVERO
Intro: The Government's new Bill, the Children and Young Persons (Alcohol. Tobacco and Gaming) Ordinance 2006, falls short of expectations.
The initial reaction to this new legislation must be one of welcomed news, particularly because of the many concerns regarding these social problems that have increased substantially over recent years.
When closely reading this new proposed Ordinance there is great disappointment in many areas, which could have seen the introduction of many other statutory measures, important measures that have been omitted, particularly on the drug abuse problem. . . .
The important matter concerning the prohibition of sale of alcohol and tobacco to persons under 16 years, an age group that Government have introduced in the new Ordinance is a major and crucial issue and one which I believe is going to be a big mistake. . . .
What reasoning is behind not introducing in Gibraltar an 18 year old age limit on the consumption at least of alcohol
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