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Philip Young — September 15, 2026

Use of Digital ID with Alcohol Sales, England and Wales: What’s Changing?

With both houses having approved the statutory instrument (SI) to amend the Mandatory Licensing Conditions (MLC's) last week, those amendments came into force today. This modernises licensing law and supports safer, faster age checks. Updated 15/09/2026 09:00 Allowing individuals to use certified digital IDs for alcohol sales is a practical, modern change that will make life easier for consumers and safer for front-line staff. Whichever digital ID someone chooses, they now have a secure digital option that protects their privacy. With Luciditi Verification Services are already present in point of sale systems and assistive challenge 25 technologies, we’re helping all...