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Proposed changes to the Mandatory Conditions - a commentary from John Gaunt
Two weeks ago, the government tabled proposed changes to the mandatory conditions which will appear on all premises licences from (it is expected) 1 October. These changes are significant in effect and undoubtedly intended to tighten up on what we...
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Gambling - Government Response to Lotteries Consultation
We previously reported in our March article ‘Consultation on proposals to remove various lottery restrictions‘ that the DCMS had launched a ‘fast-tracked' consultation on proposals to remove various restrictions that apply to cer...
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...
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 ...