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Scotland - Edinburgh consult on future of theatre licensing
From 27th January 2021 The Theatres Act 1968 (the Act) will no longer be in force in Scotland. This is because of changes brought about by the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 which will be fully implemented from that date. The ...
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Gambling - National Strategy aimed at Wales
The Gambling Commission has recently announced a national strategy to reduce the “harm that gambling causes” and is aimed specifically at Wales. The GC has said as follows: “The Commission is continuing to call for action and c...
"One Too Many" Campaign returns in more UK Airports
With the Summer Holiday season fast approaching, a number of UK Airports are adopting the "One Too Many" campaign in order to help them reduce disruptive passenger incidents. The campaign draws on the “UK Aviation Industries Code of Practic...
Early May bank holiday in 2020 to move to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Last week the Government confirmed that the early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which takes place on 8th May. This will be only the second time that the early May bank...
We Love Hackney Residents Group Judicial Review rumoured to be over?
We previously reported on the residents group “We Love Hackney” ( WLH ) and their challenge to Hackney Councils new Licensing rules introduced last year. Local media outlet The Hackney Citizen has been reporting that the groups c...
Welsh Government - Delay to 2020 for minimum unit pricing of alcohol.
On 29th May Vaughan Gething AM, Minister for Health and Social Services published an update on the Welsh Governments proposals for a policy of minimum unit pricing (MUP) of alcohol. In February, the Welsh Government issued a written statement fol...
Scotland - Glasgow consult on new Sexual Entertainment Venue Policy
On 31st May Glasgow launched their public consultation on a new Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) Policy for the city. This follows the Scottish Government bringing into force the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No.9 an...