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Licensing and Planning - R (Jaks) v Secretary of State
Licensing and planning have long been treated as distinct regimes, a principle embedded since the Licensing Act 2003 and repeated in the latest s.182 Guidance (para 8.7) and many local licensing policies. Despite this separation, the two often ove...
Tobacco and Vapes Bill Reaches Final Stage Before Becoming Law
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has now completed its passage through Parliament, with the House of Commons and House of Lords agreeing the final text during the consideration of amendments on 20th April 2026. The Bill now awaits Royal Assent, after w...
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First Conviction for false statements in licensing proceedings
The more observant may have noticed the warning contained in all Licensing application notices: “It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application.” It has been so ...
Martyn's Law Update - SIA Consultation
In addition to the guidance published today by the Home Office pursuant to s.27 the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (‘the Act’), the SIA have today launched their own consultation. Ats the nominated authority to enforce th...
New Statutory Guidance Issued Under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
The Government has published its statutory guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) and has been issued pursuant to section 27 of the Act. The Guidance, has been drafted to support those responsible for pre...
London Goes Al Fresco: Mayor Pledges £400k for Outdoor Dining Boom
The London Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, has announced the return of ‘Summer Streets’ fund with £400,000 available. The funds are aimed at helping businesses to increase alfresco dining and extend opening hours ahead of the summer. C...
Project Vigilant Expands to Nine New Police Forces Across England and Wales
Project Vigilant has been operating in the Thames Valley area and the Home Office have confirmed this week that they will roll out the project to nine more police forces in England and Wales. The areas receiving the £1million funding are Ke...
Licensing Hours Extension ACT!!
With the approaching World Cup Finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA this summer the Westminster Government has been indicating that they will permit a general extension to Licensing Hours to coincide with home nation games. Many Scottish Lic...