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Health and Safety Offences, Corporate Manslaughter and Food Safety and Hygiene Offences - Definitive Sentencing Guideline updated
New revised guidelines from the Sentencing Council came into force on 1 February 2016 with the result that likely penalties are likely to be significantly more punitive of employers and more expensive, as a business's turnover will be taken into a...
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Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday – Licensing Tips
2016 sees the Queen achieve her 90th Birthday, which will be a significant national event and provide an opportunity for the country to party. We have already received our first enquiry regarding TENs for a large outdoor event over the...
Scotland – Minimum Unit Pricing Court of Session hearing dates
In December 2015, we alerted you to the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling on the Scottish Government’s attempt to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol, which article can be found here. As a reminder, the ECJ’s ruling...
Taxis - Uber, Black Cabs, and the Congestion Charge - Commentary
The rise of the phone Apps such as Uber, which connect passengers with available drivers in their immediate locality, has created a considerable tension between their service and the Hackney Carriages trade, in London particularly. The issue...
Allergy Aware Scheme
With the introduction of the Food Information Regulations in December 2014, catering outlets have to be compliant with EU regulations on food allergen labelling. Any establishment serving food must be able to provide information, by law, on which ...
Camden Approve Late Night Levy
Last night the London Borough of Camden (by a vote of the full Council) approved the adoption of the Late Night Levy. The Levy will apply Borough wide to all premises operating after 12 midnight and with very limited exemptions. (30% reduction for...
Gambling- Consultation deadline extended
We previously reported on 30th November 2015 that a consultation had been launched by the Gambling Commission regarding ‘where gaming machines may be played’. This brief consultation has potentially far reaching implications across th...