Would lowering the legal drinking age be good for the Island?
A question Chief Constable Mike Langdon says politicians must consider.
He says he can see both sides of the argument; letting 16 year olds into pubs could mean more drink-related problems - or it might teach them to drink responsibly.
He says the Island’s pub trade is well-regulated and allowing teenagers to experience drink in a controlled environment might be preferable to having them drink illegally on the streets.
But Mr Langdon says it’s not a decision for the police to make.
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