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The Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Bill was introduced on Monday, 19 January 2015.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said it began its review on alcohol laws in September 2012, after complaints about excessive liquor consumption and drunkenness in public places.
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Video: Proposed alcohol ban won’t stop avid public drinkers
Hear what party-goers have to say about the proposed drinking ban. Watch: http://bit.ly/15whhrh
http://www.razor.tv/video/1136418/proposed-alcohol-ban-wont-stop-avid-public-drinkers
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Proposed liquor rules: Police will take action based on situation
Proposed liquor rules: Police will take action based on situation http://str.sg/45A
…SINGAPORE – Police will take action based on the situation and there will be no hard and fast rules when it comes to arresting people who drink in public.
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Exceptions will be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
The proposed law has drawn a flurry of reactions, with many saying that it is too restrictive and harsh.
In response to queries about enforcement, a spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the police will be able to “take a more calibrated approach…based on the circumstances of the situation.”
For example, police will first ask the person drinking in a public place during the restricted hours to dispose of the liquor, and take down his particulars. If the person is a public annoyance, police can then ask him to leave .
“If he complies, no further action will be taken,” said the spokesman.
“Should the person ignore the advice, or if he is a recalcitrant offender, police may consider stiffer action such as issuing him a composition fine or arrest.”
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NO SURPRISE THAT THERE ARE OBJECTIONS BUT THAT WON’T MATTER. THE GOVERNMENT ALWAYS GETS ITS WAY…
Majority of ST readers disagree with proposed new alcohol restrictions. http://str.sg/4iM
SINGAPORE – The majority of readers who responded to an online poll by The Straits Times have said that they do not support the proposed new alcohol restriction laws.
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As of 9am on Tuesday, more than 9,000 readers have responded to the poll, with 78 per cent disagreeing with the proposed bill.
Reader YangYan Zheng commented on The Straits Times Facebook page: “I feel this is not just a knee-jerk reaction but an overreaction.”
Another reader, Romee Ramli said: “I don’t drink and I find this rule simply unnecessary and laughable at most. It will further enhance other countries’ perception of our country as a nanny state.”
There were also those who reacted positively to the proposed new restrictions, citing safer streets and less noise as reasons for their support.
Reader Ridzuan Osman commented: “This is a fantastic news. They should drink in the comfort of their homes which is safer.”
Sebastian Kwah said: “It’s a good move. No more harassment and fights in the middle of the night in residential area.”
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Little India and Geylang will also be designated Liquor Control Zones and come under stricter restrictions under liquor control laws proposed in Parliament.
Liquor Control Zones are areas, designated by the Minister, where there is a significant risk of public disorder associated with excessive consumption of liquor.
There will be stricter restrictions on these areas, and liquor-related offences committed within such a zone will result in an enhanced penalty of 1.5 times that in non-designated areas.
Based on the police’s current operational assessment, specified areas in Little India and Geylang will be designated as Liquor Control Zones.
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Stricter laws on public alcohol consumption proposed http://tdy.sg/1sUcTgL
SINGAPORE — The public will not be able to purchase alcohol for take-away or consume alcohol in public places from 10.30pm to 7am daily when liquor control laws proposed in Parliament today (Jan 19) kick in.
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The start time of 10.30pm is aligned with the closing time of most businesses in residential areas, and it is the time by which most community events including getai end, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a media statement. The restriction will apply to all public places to avoid displacement of problems from one area to another, the MHA said.
People will continue to be allowed to drink at home, at approved events and in licensed establishments such as bars and coffee shops outside of these hours, the MHA said.
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/stricter-laws-public-alcohol-consumption-proposed
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ICYMI: Laws proposed to stop drinking of alcohol in public places from 10.30pm to 7am daily http://tdy.sg/1sUcTgL
—Parliament: 10 things to know about the proposed alcohol consumption restrictions. http://str.sg/4wn
The penalties: First time offender could be fined up to $1,000. Repeat offenders: a maximum of $2,000 or imprisonment of up to three months, or both.
Trespassing or appearing in a public place while drunk and causing annoyance to another: a fine of up to $1,000 or jail time of up to six months, or both.
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