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Lap dancing clubs: licensing issues - Parliamentary briefing paper issued
This Parliamentary Library Briefing Paper looks at the licensing requirements for lap dancing clubs (sex entertainment venues). The Policing and Crime Act 2009 reclassified lap dancing clubs as sexual entertainment venues and gave local...
Scotland - Edinburgh Licensing Board Last Lodging Dates: Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
The Edinburgh Licensing Board has recently updated on Board hearing dates and the last lodging dates to meet those Boards. These dates are subject to confirmation at the next Board meeting. Please see below: Board Meeting Date Last Lodgi...
Gambling - Bingo in Pubs - The final chapter?
Following our earlier updates regarding the matter of Greene King –v- Gambling Commission. A copy of the approved Judgment is now available on the BAILII database and can be read here. The Court of Appeal Judgement makes interesting r...
National Licensing Week – 19 – 23 June 2017
The 19 – 23 June marks the second National Licensing Week. This is a series of events around the country promoted and coordinated by the Institute of Licensing (IoL), aimed at highlighting the importance of licensing in all different a...
Terrorism - London Regional Counter Terrorism Protective Security Incident Update — 4th June 2017
Following events at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night, the Metropolitan Police Business Crime Hub have produced a ‘London Protect’ information sheet which can be found here: 'London Regional Counter Terrorism Protectiv...
Summary Review - First s.53D interim steps appeal dismissed
It is being reported by Cornerstone Barristers that Bedford Borough Council have successfully resisted what is thought to be the first appeal under s.53D of the Licensing Act 2003, against a decision that an interim step of suspension should conti...
Towers Hamlets Late Night Levy - new consultation launched
Further to our recent news that Towers Hamlets proposed Late Night Levy had been successfully challenged, we can confirm that the Council has re-launched its consultation about its introduction. This new consultation can be found here - http://ww...