Drunkenness

Question 0

What is the definition of drunk and disorderly as per section 91(1) of the criminal justice act 1967?

Answer 0

An offence for any person who whilst drunk in any public place to be guilty of disorderly behaviour.

Question 1

What is the definition of drunk in a public place as per section 12 of the licensing act 1872?

Answer 1

Any person found drunk in a highway or other public place, whether a building or not, or on any licensed premises commits an offence.

Question 2

What are the points to prove drunk and disorderly?

Answer 2

Drunk
Public place
Disorderly behaviour.