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Monday, October 6, 2008

New legal threat to SNP's alcohol crackdown

Published Date: 06 October 2008
By HAMISH MACDONELL

A SECOND plank of the Scottish Government's flagship approach to tackling the country's booze culture appeared under threat last night.

Serious legal doubts were raised over the plans to set minimum prices for drinks, with experts warning that the controversial proposals could face court challenges in three different areas – European competition law, UK competition law and judicial review under the Scotland Act.
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