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DCMS publish responses on further deregulation of entertainment licensing
The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has this morning published a summary of responses in respect of the Consultation on a proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order to make changes to entertainment licensing. In our article &lsquo...
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Gambling - Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (Betting Shops) Bill
Further to the Government’s earlier announcement on plans to curb the proliferation of High Street betting shops, a Private Member’s Bill, Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (Betting Shops) Bill, was introduced on Monday. The Bill introduce...
Scotland - To Reduce Drink-Drive Limit
The issue of the drink-drive limit in Scotland appears to be back on the agenda. We first reported on this in September in our article 'Scotland - Drink driving limit consultation published'. The Scottish Government are hoping to introduce a ...
Chelmsford Next for Levy?
Chelmsford is the latest area that appears to be about to adopt a Late Night Levy (LNL). At a meeting on 3 July the Licensing Committee approved the proposal for a LNL for premises that wish to remain open for the sale of alcohol from 1am –...
Abolishing personal licence renewals - will it be done in time?
It has been reported that the Home Office indicated in a recent Institute of Licensing event that they are struggling to bring the relevant legislation into force in time to remove the requirement to renew personal licences. The first tranche of ...
Gambling - Extending the Horserace Betting Levy
The DCMS has published a technical consultation which seeks views on the mechanics of extending the Horserace Betting Levy to offshore remote gambling operators licensed by the Gambling Commission. The consultation document sets out the legislati...
The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014 published
A new draft amendment Order has been published by the Government and if approved, will come into effect on 1 October 2014. This will serve to amend the 2010 Order which banned certain drinks games and promotions; made age verification policies ma...