Research dismisses "beer goggles" myth

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Updated April 21, 2009 14:08:57

It's a phenomenon known as "beer goggles" the blurred judgement that comes after a few too many drinks.

But now a UK study has found being drunk doesn't affect a person's ability to judge ages...and shouldn't be used as a defence in underage sex crimes.

Presenter: Nicole Butler
Speakers: Vincent Egan, Forensic Psychologist; Paul Wilson Chair of Criminology at Bond University

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