In Plain English
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The Alcohol (Harm Reduction) Bill is intended to reduce the harms caused by alcohol. It would set out measures for government, local authorities and public health bodies to curb alcohol-related health and social problems, potentially including rules on how alcohol is sold and advertised, plus public health campaigns and monitoring.
Key Points
- Establishes a formal framework for harm-reduction measures across government, local authorities and public health bodies.
- May introduce controls on the sale, availability and advertising of alcohol to help prevent excessive drinking.
- Requires data collection, reporting and evaluation of alcohol-related harms to assess the policy's impact.
Who is affected?
People who drink alcohol (the general public)Pubs, bars, clubs, off-licences and other retailers selling alcoholHealth and social care services, public health bodies and researchersLocal authorities, licensing authorities and police involved in licensing and enforcementThe alcohol industry (manufacturers, distributors, advertisers)Young people and other groups particularly affected by alcohol-related harm
Generated 21 February 2026
