If bar staff think that you look young, they can ask you for ID. You can be fined if you refuse to give your details, or if you give false details.
Do pubs in England ask for ID?
It depends on how old you look. The legal drinking age is 18 in England, and if you look as if you are younger than that, a pub or club is entitled to ask for proof of age. However in practice it is rare to be asked for ID in a pub in London, and I would be surprised if you were asked for it.
Are Wetherspoons strict with ID?
If you are asked to provide valid ID to show that you are aged over 18 years and our staff feel that they are unable to accept it, for whatever reason, then we will not allow you to purchase or consume alcohol or use gaming machines.
Do they ask for ID in Ireland?
It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Ireland or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required. If you are driving a vehicle you will also need a valid driving licence.
Do pubs in Ireland ID?
2. You may have to prove that you’re the legal drinking age in Ireland in some places. If you go to buy alcohol, regardless of whether it’s in a pub or a shop, you may be asked to show ID to prove that you’re over 18.
Can you refuse to show ID UK?
You DO NOT have to give your name and address unless the officer points out an offence he / she suspects you have committed. However, not providing your details may lead to you being detained for longer.
Are pubs allowed to confiscate ID?
Licensees their staff and door staff have no right to confiscate items against a person’s will. Only the Police and other authorities have that right.
Do Under 18s get kicked out of Wetherspoons?
Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon told Lincolnshire Live: “The company’s policy for under 18s is clearly displayed in the pub. “If someone is under 18 we request that they prove their age. “We are sorry that the young men were asked to leave but on this occasion they could not show ID.
Are under 18s allowed in pubs after 9pm?
What are the current laws? The law in England hasn’t changed in this respect since your last visit. Children are only allowed in pubs that have applied for and been issued with a children’s licence. They must sit away from the bar area and usually have to leave at a certain time (usually 8 or 9 o’clock).
Can you go into a pub under 18?
Young people under 16 may be able to go to a pub (or premises primarily used to sell alcohol) if they’re accompanied by an adult. However, this isn’t always the case. It can also depend on: The specific conditions for that premises – for example, young people may only be allowed in certain areas, or at certain times.
Do pubs accept student ID?
Basically any official document with your date of birth. Some other accepted forms of ID are your National Union of Students (NUS) card or International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Most bars and clubs require proof of age cards to be PASS certified.
Do they always ask for ID?
California does not have any laws that require individuals to show ID to police in any instance. Lacking any “Stop and Identify” or “Papers Please” laws, cops are unable to legally penalize you for politely refusing to furnish ID in most circumstances.
Do they ID for alcohol in Ireland?
If you are 18 or over, you can apply for a Garda Age Card as proof of your age. This is not an ID card and is only for the purpose of proving your age so that you can buy alcohol. The Garda Age Card is voluntary and costs €10. You can apply for the card online.
What time do under 18 have to leave a pub?
Under 18 years old
a young person to stay on the premises until 9.30 pm to consume a meal purchased before 9.00 pm.
Do pubs accept photos of ID Ireland?
You mean in addition to your Covid QR code or cert? Passport, driving licence, PPS card, student ID, work ID with photo. In practice, most pubs will accept a phone photo of your passport or PPS card.
What ID can you use to go clubbing?
Passport. National Identity (ID) card with a photo. Driving license. Not valid: Oyster registered cards, bank cards, ID cards without a photo.
Can police stop you for no reason in UK?
The police can stop a vehicle for any reason. If they ask you to stop, you should always pull over when it’s safe to do so. You’re breaking the law if you do not stop.
Can police touch you UK?
You can only be stopped and searched without reasonable grounds if it has been approved by a senior police officer. This can happen if it is suspected that: serious violence could take place. you’re carrying a weapon or have used one.
Can you refuse a strip search UK?
Can you refuse to be strip-searched? If the police have lawful grounds for the search, you do not have the right to refuse. If you try to refuse a lawful strip search, officers can use force where necessary to carry out the search.
Can bouncers take your ID off you?
A bouncer can take your ID if they believe it to be altered in some way, counterfeit, or it fails to match the details of the person presenting it. Issue verbal warnings and ask you to leave the premises. Protect innocent bystanders from confrontation or from incidents of violence.
Can bouncers legally search you?
Bouncers have the same powers as any other member of the public. IE they can’t search you (assault), unless you agree to being searched as a condition of entry to the premesis. They can’t take the license off you, even for safe keeping (theft). And they certainly have no basis to ‘fine’ you.