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14 Jan 2015

Scotland - 'Record fine in Sky case'

We have repeatedly reported on the ongoing crack down on the ‘illegal’ broadcasting of live football by Sky.  See our article "'Unauthorised' Premier League broadcasts - be aware". A Glasgow bar is being widely reported as having...

12 Jan 2015

Scotland - Highland Board - Consultation - Extended Hours

At a Board meeting on Tuesday (6 January), the Board members have approved a list of additional dates which may be appropriate for extended hours in the coming year. The present policy - which permitted late opening premises to trade through to 4...

09 Jan 2015

Supreme Court to take another look at 'Hemmings'

On Tuesday 13th January the Supreme Court will hearing further representations regarding the matter of R (on the application of Hemming (t/a Simply Pleasure Ltd) and others) v Westminster City Council. We first reported on this case, which has po...

09 Jan 2015

Summary Review - Premises 'Associated'

The High Court have today issued an interesting Judgment concerning the mechanics of Summary Reviews. Again, the issue of interim steps and their longevity has escaped close scrutiny. On this occasion the issue of the requisite Police certificate ...

08 Jan 2015

Gambling Commission given permission to appeal

The Gambling Commission has been given permission by the First Tier Tribunal to appeal the decision which required the Commission to grant an operating Licence authorising the introduction of bingo into pubs operated by a major pub operator. Last ...

06 Jan 2015

Personal Licence renewal form - now in force

The regulations for interim personal licence renewal arrangements have now officially come into force. Accordingly, the new personal licence renewal application form can be used going forward and an MS Word copy of the application is available fro...