Apparently the Dutch interior minister, Ms Guujse ter Horst, has inhaled a bit too much something and wants to introduce breathalyser tests for pedestrians. This is in order to curb alcohol-related crime violence in popular night club areas. So if your average Dutchie, expat (or tourist) is found to be somewhat inebriated, what is a copper ought to do? Arrest them, take them to the cop shop till they sober up? Make them a greasy brekkie the next day?

The onus lies with the bar owner to refuse service when patrons are going over the limit. This is something not done in The Netherlands. They have not heard of RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol). As it is unlikely that morons will not take responsibility to stop drinking the venue must share a burden of that responsibility. There are better policy alternatives, wonder if the Dutch Government needs a new policy advisor?