Published: by Suraj Desor, Senior Associate Solicitor
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The Order amends the mandatory age verification condition under the Licensing Act 2003, allowing licensed premises and club premises to accept digital proof of age when selling or supplying alcohol, provided the relevant statutory requirements are met.
Digital proof of age will only be permitted where it is provided through a certified Digital Verification Service (DVS) which has been assessed against the UK DVS Trust Framework and is listed on the statutory DVS Register.
The change is voluntary. Premises will not be required to accept digital proof of age if they choose not to do so, and customers will continue to be able to use physical identification such as a passport, driving licence or other accepted ID.
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