Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Monday, June 29, 2009

SAFE. SENSIBLE. SOCIAL. SELLING ALCOHOL RESPONSIBLY: A CONSULTATION ON THE NEW CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ALCOHOL RETAILERS

The Home Office are running a series of ten events around England andWales as part of the consultation on the code of practice for alcohol retailers.If you work in the alcohol retail industry, a licensing authority, health bodies orenforcement, we want you to take part in one of these events.

Have your say on how alcohol is sold

The consultation, launched in May 2009, sets out proposals for the code, including:

• National mandatory licensing conditions

• Requirements to display alcohol unit and health information

• Discretionary local conditions for licensing authorities to choose from to apply to groups of two or more licensed premises in their area where there is evidence of alcohol related problems; and

• Statutory guidance and good practice guidance.Click here to download the consultation document www.homeoffice.gov.uk/consultations



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