Host responsibility is the term given to the show how you as a licence holder will ensure you operate your premises in a responsible manner making it a safe drinking environment through:

• The provision and promotion of food, non and low alcohol drinks
• Serving alcohol with care and responsibility
• Responsible approaches to dealing with intoxicated and underage people
• The arrangement of safe transport options

If you do not follow your host responsibility policy, you may commit an offence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and:

• Sell or supply alcohol to intoxicated persons
• Allow any person to become intoxicated on licensed premises
• Allow intoxicated or disorderly behaviour on licensed premises

Please click here for guidance on how to write a host responsibility policy for your business.