New guidance recently issued from
the Home Office that allows for the use of military ID in licensed premises to
check proof-of-age has been welcomed by both industry and defence Minister
Andrew Robathan MP. False ID Guidance gives examples of military ID that can
and should now be used by door staff.
Andrew Robathan
MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence and
Minister for Veterans, comments:
“We are delighted
that servicemen should now always be served in pubs and clubs as they can use
ID cards to prove their age.
“We have
previously seen the ridiculous situation where, just back from Afghanistan
fighting on behalf of our country, young looking men have been refused service
in bars on grounds of age. I would urge all door staff and publicans to accept
this proof of age, which has been approved.
“At this time,
when our troops are doing such good work in the public eye helping the
Olympics, this new guidance is particularly welcome. I am grateful to the BBPA
for supporting this real need for change and our armed forces.”
Brigid Simmonds,
British Beer & Pub Association Chief Executive, adds:
“We will be
looking at the new guidance in detail, but I am really pleased to see that this
new version covers military ID. It is only right that the ID of our armed
forces should be acceptable as proof-of-age, and this new guidance will make it
easier for door staff to become familiar with the relevant types of ID card.
This sends a positive message to police and local authorities that pubs can
accept military ID.
“It is also a
reminder of the real benefits to young people of having a card carrying the
PASS hologram, so they can leave more valuable documents at home when enjoying
a night out.”
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