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Liquor law enforcement: Policy and practice in Australia

Findlay, Robyn A. and Sheehan, Mary C. and Davey, Jeremy D. and Brodie, Helen and Rynne, Frank (2002) Liquor law enforcement: Policy and practice in Australia. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy 9(1):pp. 85-94.

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Abstract

Among other things Australia’s Liquor Laws make it illegal for venues to sell alcohol to people under the age of eighteen years, or to intoxicated persons. Research has shown that there is a low level of compliance with these laws. This study surveyed the enforcement behaviour 270 rural police officers and 336 urban police officers. One of the findings was that police are more likely to enforce these laws against individuals rather than the venues that supply the alcohol.

Item Type:Journal Article
Status:Published
Keywords:Liquor Laws; rural Australia; urban Australia
Subjects:390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390400 Law Enforcement
370000 Studies in Human Society > 370400 Human Geography > 370401 Urban and Regional Studies
ID Code:9151
Deposited By:Schnyder, Anthony J.
Deposited On:27 August 2007
Alternative Locations:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09687630110095582
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2002 Taylor & Francis
Copyright Statement:First published in Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy 9(1):pp. 85-94.
Additional Information:For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see link) or contact the author. Author contact details: m.sheehan@qut.edu.au