UK Sees Shift in Alcohol Crimes with Around-the-Clock Drinking

Inno-admin/ May 17, 2017/ alcohol crimes, alcohol misuse, alcohol-fueled offenses, binge drinking, drinking alcohol problems, Global Perspective, last call hours, Police Superintendents’ Association

In 2005, the U.K. started allowing pubs to extend how late they can serve alcohol—including the possibility to serve 24 hours a day—and the country’s Police Superintendents’ Association (PSA) says the change has led to an increase in alcohol-related crime during early morning hours. Calls to modernize alcohol service Prior to Britain’s updated licensing laws, 11 p.m. signaled last call

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