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18 May 2016

Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – reminder – in force 26 May 2016

After receiving Royal Assent earlier this year, the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into force throughout the UK on 26 May 2016. Principally, it will create four notable criminal offences, being: producing a psychoactive substance; supply...

17 May 2016

Tobacco 'licensing' - consultation expires 20 May 2016

As previously reported here the Government launched a consultation into the tobacco supply chain a few months ago as to whether tobacco wholesalers and retailers should become licensed going forward.  The consultation expires 20 May 2016...

17 May 2016

Scotland - Glasgow - General Extension - Queen's 90th Birthday

In recognition of the national celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday, the City of Glasgow Licensing Board has determined to grant a general extension of licensed hours in terms of section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) ...

06 May 2016

Gambling - Commission publish new rules on to tackle crime linked to gambling

The Gambling Commission have today announced new requirements to “prevent crime associated with gambling” The new requirements are said to be coming into force later this year and as part of the changes operators will be required to ...

05 May 2016

Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - approved!

This, as set out below, has now had final Parliamentary approval. The House of Lords this morning approved the proposed relaxation of the licensing hours for the Queen’s birthday as anticipated.  This is the final required piece i...

05 May 2016

Government Action plan for anti-money laundering and counter terrorist finance

The Government have announced the publication of their policy paper: 'Action plan for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance'. This policy paper details sets the government’s plan to prevent money laundering and the fundin...