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Breaking News - Barrister Sarah Clover appointed advisor to HofL Committee
Sarah Clover, highly respected barrister at Kings Chambers in Birmingham, has been appointed as the specialist adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003. The Committee was convened on 25 May 2016, chaired by Baroness...
National Food Crime Unit launches ‘Food Crime Confidential’
The National Food Crime Unit has just launched Food Crime Confidential. This is a reporting facility where anyone with suspicions about food crime can report them safely and in confidence, over the phone or through email. The facili...
Copyright law changes affecting licensed premises
This is a very technical area (which we will deal with at the most superficial level). The Copyright (Free Public Showing or Playing) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 were laid before Parliament on 9 May 2016 and came into force on 15 J...
UK Night Time Economy - and the terrorist threat
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) offers businesses operating in the Night Time Economy the opportunity to take part in a regional 'Project Argus' initiative, a programme of counter terrorism testing and exercises, delivered ...
Gambling - Betfred agree settlement with Gambling Commission
Following Paddy Power’s settlement with the Commission in February the Gambling Commission has reported that Betfed (Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd t/a Betfred.com) have become the latest high street name to admit failings in its operations. &ldquo...
Gambling - Licensing day of action - Inspection Templates
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) will be holding its first annual ‘lLicensing Awareness Week’ from the 20th to 24th June (in part) in conjunction with the Gambling Commission. The 21st June has been entitled “Gambling and Gaming...
Gambling - Money Laundering Guidance issued
The Gambling Commission have now issued a short leaflet regarding money laundering within the Gaming industry. Although aimed at Licensing Officers and Local Police as a guide for enforcement authorities it does include a summary of Operator...