The Licensing Act 1872 (35 & 36 Vict c. 94) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It enacted various regulations and offences relating to alcohol, particularly licensing of premises. Most parts of the Act have been superseded by more recent Licensing Acts, but some parts remain in force. In particular, the Act creates an offence of being drunk in public with a maximum fine of level 1 on the standard scale (currently £200); propelling a horse, a cow (or other cattle), a steam engine, or a loaded firearm, with a possible penalty of a fine of up to £200 or 51 weeks in prison.
This act:
These policies were enforced by the police.
It was an unpopular Act for the working classes and there were a number of near riots when police tried to enforce closing hours. Brewers resented what they saw as an attack on their independence and profits; others disliked the Act because it interfered with personal liberty.
N.B. This Act does not provide the offence of being unfit through drink/drugs whilst cycling on a road/public place - this is provided by Section 30 Road Traffic Act 1988.
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