Scotland – summary of Respondents' views on planned Guidance relating to new SEV regime

The Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 creates a licensing regime for the regulation of Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEV) in Scotland and in carrying out its functions in relation to SEVs, a local authority must have regard to non-statutory guidance issued by Ministers.

Between 1 November 2017 and 7 February 2018, the Scottish government consulted on Guidance on the Provisions for Licensing of Sexual Entertainment Venues and Changes to Licensing of Theatres seeking comments on any areas within the draft non-statutory guidance which were unclear or not easily understood and other issues which should be taken into account within the guidance.

Thirty one responses were received in total, albeit two did not agree to the publication of their responses. A summary of the responses can be found here.

The responses will be considered and assist in finalising the Guidance.

As to when the relevant provisions will come into effect, the Scottish Government will lay a commencement order in due course with no date put forward as yet.