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Government sets out response to Late Night Levy consultation
Back in January of this year, the Government launched a consultation on the level of the Late Night Levy (LNL) fee that would apply for Late Night Refreshment (LNR) venues if these types of Premises are added to the LNL in an area. The consultati...
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Heath and Safety Prosecution
There is an old adage get the basics right and a case reported this week confirms this position. Tamworth Borough Council have successfully prosecuted a pub landlord for health and safety breaches arising out of an incident whereby a customer fell...
Propel legal Briefing - Licensing applications in a post-covid world by Tim Shield
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on May 10th 2023 Licensing applications in a post-covid world by Tim Shield The question I am most often asked by new clients, or even old ones who want a quick reminder, i...
Northern Ireland - The Licensing (Form of Licence) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023
The Licensing (Form of Licence) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 will come into operation on 31 May 2023. Their aim is to ensure that the current form of licence, which is issued by a court pursuant to the Licensing (Form of Licenc...
Nitrous oxide: legitimate uses and appropriate controls
As previously reported, the Government announced in March plans to severely restrict the use of Nitrous Oxide aka Noz, Laughing Gas, Balloons or Hippie Crack. They have now launched a formal consultation proposing the new measures to restrict the...
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known colloquially as ‘Martyn’s Law’ has been published today (Tuesday 2nd May) along with explanatory notes, and a letter from Tom Tugendhat, Security Minister, to Dame Diana Johnson,...
Coronation Hours Confirmed | The Licensing Act 2003 (Coronation Licensing Hours) Order 2023
This morning, 2nd May 2023, Chris Philp MP (Minister for Policing), signed the Licensing Act 2003 (Coronation Licensing Hours) Order 2023 into law. Although trailed for some time, the action of Chris Philp MP this morning formally confirms ...