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15 Aug 2014

Scotland - Alcohol Focus Scotland - Review of Statements of Licensing Policy

Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS), Scotland's national alcohol charity, (whose published aim is "Reduce Harm caused by Alcohol") has published a report analysing Licensing Board Policies in Scotland.  AFS analysed the 25 policies and comments that...

12 Aug 2014

Scotland - Gambling to transfer to Scottish Parliament? - possible impact on both gambling and alcohol licensed premises

On the 23rd April 2014 a Ministerial Conference and Summit took place in Glasgow in respect of Tackling Payday Lending and Gambling in Scottish Town Centres and Neighbourhoods.  Following the summit it was announced that Derek Mackay ...

11 Aug 2014

Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Misuse launches 'manifesto'

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Misuse has today launched its manifesto which in its forward states "is not designed to end or curtail people's enjoyment of alcohol - many people enjoy alcohol responsibly and in moderation. Instead it...

11 Aug 2014

Abolishing personal licence renewals - will it be done in time? No, now 'confirmed'!

We have previously reported on the suggestion that personal licence renewals in England and Wales may still be required after all in 2015, as proposals to remove the requirement to renew are stalled in Parliament.  See our article 'Abolishing...

11 Aug 2014

Gambling Commission Consultation on proposed new social responsibility controls

The Gambling Commission has launched a consultation asking for views from the industry and the public on the levels and nature of social responsibility protections that gambling operators must provide. The Consultation which can be viewed her...

08 Aug 2014

Northern Ireland alcohol laws to be amended

It has been announced that Northern Ireland's laws on the sale of alcohol are to be changed, albeit Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, has rejected calls to bring Northern Ireland into line with England and Wales where "laws are les...