Childcare & Babysitting Young children should never be left unsupervised. Babysitter’s level of maturity and competence must be considered when you appoint someone to look after your children. Children & Alcohol Under the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, it is an offence to buy alcohol or for someone to buy it for you, if you are under age 18. It is also illegal for young people under 18 years to drink alcohol unless they are in a private residence and have their parent/guardian’s consent. It is illegal for children to be in an off-licence unless they are with a parent or guardian. Children are only allowed on licensed premises (pub or bar) if they are with a parent or guardian, but this provision carries certain restrictions. If accompanied by a parent/guardian, a child may remain on the premises up to 9pm (10pm from May to September) unless the owner or manager of the premises feels this is harmful to the child's health, safety and welfare. Children aged between 15-17 years may remain on the premises after 9pm where they are attending a private function at which a substantial meal is served. Children & Smoking Under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 it is an offence to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18. If you are under 18 years of age, you cannot smoke in a car. Also, no one else can smoke while you are in the car. Children & Gambling You cannot buy a Lotto ticket or make a bet until you are 18 years of age. Under the Betting Act 1931 it is an offence for a child under age 18 to be in a bookmakers. Under the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019, you must be 18 to engage in gaming at an amusement hall or funfair. Films & Computer Games Films What films you can watch in the cinema depends on the film’s classification. The film classifications currently in use are as follows: ● G: The film is suitable for everyone including children of school going age
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