Old enough to vote but not to drink? A question of age and responsibility

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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James Bayley asks whether the UK’s decision to lower the voting age to 16 exposes an inconsistency in how society defines adulthood, particularly when it comes to alcohol. If 16-year-olds are trusted to help shape the nation’s future, should they also be trusted to order a pint? The post Old enough to vote but not to drink? A question of age and responsibility appeared first on The Drinks Business.

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