2012 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Minor in Possession of Alcohol for Consumption - correct
answer-S38(3)(b) SOA 1981
Minor
Has in their POSSESSION for the consumption of
Alcohol
In a PUBLIC PLACE
While NOT ACCOMPANIED by their Parent/Legal Guardian.
Alcohol Offences on Public Transport - correct answer-S38(1)
SOS 1981
- ANY Person
- Drinks
,- Supplies/Offers
- Has Possession for consumption
- Alcohol
- In or on PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Drinking in Public Offences - Powers of Arrest - correct answer-
These Offences fall under the S39(2) SOA Power of Arrest
You have a power of arrest if you see the person commit the
offence
AND
they then refuse/fail to give you their details or provide false
details.
Power to Seize Alcohol - correct answer-Section 45 Summary
Offences Act 1981 gives power to seize alcohol and its
container
DETOX - Section / Powers - correct answer-Section 36 Policing
Act 2008:
, IF Found INTOXICATED:
- In a Public Place OR
- Trespassing on Private Property,
AND
- Person is:
o Incapable of protecting themselves from physical harm,
o Likely to cause physical harm to a person, or
o Likely to cause significant damage to property.
Constable MAY TAKE the person to either of:
1. Person's HOME (unless not reasonably practicable to
provide for their care and protection),
2. TEMPORARY SHELTER (unless not reasonably practicable
to provide for their care and protection).
3. POLICE STATION- up to 12 hours or until no longer
intoxicated
DETOX Procedures - correct answer-FIRST OPTION
Take person to their home, UNLESS;