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Gambling - Commission call for action from Pub sector
We have previously highlighted the publication of guidance jointly by the BBPA and UKHospitality. This followed a series of test purchase operations carried out in respect of gaming machines in licensed premises. Working with Lo...
Non-party Cost Orders - In Licensing Appeals
The recent High Court case of Aldemir v Cornwall Council [2019] EWHC 2407 (Admin) is of interest as it dealt with non-party costs orders in a licensing matter – deciding that non-party costs orders can be issued pursuant to s181 Licensing Ac...
Minimum Unit Pricing - Wales
Today, Wales took a further step towards the establishment of a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol. The Welsh Assembly have laid down for consultation within the Assembly itself The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (minimum unit p...
Edinburgh - SEV resolution
On Monday (21st October) Edinburgh City Council’s Regulatory Committee will meet to consider the results of their consultation regarding the adoption of SEV provision. It is anticipated that the relevant provisions of the Air Weapons and Li...
Chambers and Partners - They're like buses...
On Wednesday the 2020 Chambers and Partners rankings were published and again John Gaunt & Partners retained their position as a top ranked firm for Licensing. Like buses, this prestigious recognition follows very soon after the publica...
Scotland - Fireworks - consultation outcome
The Scottish Government has just published the results of its recent consultation on fireworks. The focus of the consultation was on gathering the public's views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland. In total, 16,420 responses were ...