Once you are 14
Your rights once you are 14 years old.
Alcohol
You can go into a pub or a bar on your own, but you can only get soft drinks.
Employment
You can get a part-time job - but you can’t work for more than two hours on a school day or Sunday. Also you can’t work during school hours or before 7am or after 7pm
During the holidays you may not work for more than 5 hours a day nor more than 25 hours a week.
Legal Issues
If you are convicted of a criminal offence you can get a fine from the Youth Court up to a maximum of £1000.
Weapons
You can possess an air weapon but you must be supervised by someone aged 21 or over, or use it a rifle club or shooting gallery
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