In this essay I have been asked to answer questions regarding the Sporting events (control of alcohol etc.) Act 1985

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Introduction

In this essay I have been asked to answer questions regarding the Sporting events (control of alcohol etc.) Act 1985

Question 1

Harry has committed an offence and is subject to section 1, offences in connection with alcohol on coaches and trains of the sporting events (control of alcohol etc.) Act 1985, Whereby Part (a) of section (1) classifies a coach as a "public service vehicle"

As Brian boarded the coach he presented the alcohol - which consisted of 4 bottles of beer and a bottle of whiskey to Harry.

Harry willingly allowed this and therefor would have knowingly caused or permitted intoxicating liquor to be carried on a vehicle to which is subject of section 2(a) if the vehicle is a public service vehicle and he is the operator of the vehicle.

Brian possessed alcohol while boarding the coach; it was then consumed on the vehicle and as a result of this he became intoxicated.

In doing this he has committed two offences; which are defined as Section (3): A person who has intoxicating liquor in his possession while on a vehicle to which this section applies and (4): A person