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Powers of Entry Code to be introduced this year
It has been announced by the Government that they will introduce the Powers of Entry Code 'this year'. The Powers of Entry Draft Code of Practice consultation was published on 22 January 2013 and was then subject to a consultation albeit no imple...
Licensing Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill - public health licensing objective
Earlier today, Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe introduced the Licensing Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill which seeks to make provision for the addition of a public health objective to the Licensing Act 2003. Further details are awaited.
PASS Card Goes Live
Further to our news article of 7 May 2014, we confirm that PASS was re-launched on the 10 June with the new standardised PASS card. The new scheme is supported by the Home Office, Trading Standards Institute, Security Industry Authority and ACPO. ...
Magistrates' Court fines - proposed increase
It has been reported that the Government is considering raising the maximum limits in relation to the standard scale for fines, effectively quadrupling them in most instances with a suggestion of providing Magistrates with unlimited fining powers ...
External areas - planning issues?
We have been alerted to a recent planning case which may impact on developments of external areas and particularly ‘loose’ furniture. Colman v Westminster City Council – reported in the Journal of Planning and Environment ...
Revised Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003
The Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 has been revised with the new Guidance coming into force today (4 June). The revision has primarily been made in consequence of the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Conditions) Order 20...