Towards the end of last year, the UK Supreme Court cleared the path for the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) in Scotland. The decision has prompted many questions: Is this the right approach to tackle the issue of irresponsible drinking? Are moderate drinkers being punished for the actions of a few? Indeed, is the Scottish Government using a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Laura Foster investigates.

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