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Subject: Re: Hairdresser threatened with jail for giving a free glass of wine to Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2008 09:12:25 +0000 (UTC)



Alasdair wrote:
>
> According to yesterday's (Friday's) Sun newspaper (I cannot get it
> online as only today's edition is visible) a hairdresser in Horsham
> was threatened with prosecution for giving a free glass of wine to her
> clients. The local council said it contravened licensing legislation.
>
> I know it is illegal to sell alcoholic drinks without a licence but
> surely not giving it away for free.
>
> Does that mean that if I accept a drink from my solicitor or
> accountant in their offices, they are committing a crime?

Probably the same will happen to the free coffee often served in
many places. It contravenes:

1. Food hygiene (Checks need to be made by Environment Heath Officers)
2. Health And Safety (Hot temperature)
3. HMR&C (VAT of gift value)
4. Data Protection
5. Human Rights