Enforcement

09 Sep 2015

Breathalysers in pubs and clubs - next stop Chester?

We have previously commented on the recent trend for the use of breathalysers on persons seeking entry to licensed premises, particularly in the evening; see our article 'Breathalysers in pubs and clubs - a cause for concern?'  News of their...

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 ...

10 Dec 2014

Victoria Pub - Magistrates uphold Licensing Authority's revocation decision

In September we reported on the Victoria Pub case which tentatively considered the effect of Interim Steps, following the issue of an ‘expedited review’ brought against the Victoria Pub in Hayes in relation to allegations of drug deali...

09 Dec 2014

Scotland - Personal Licence Revocations - the race to surrender - and Glasgow!

Following our recent item on the ‘race to surrender' personal licences otherwise likely to be revoked for previous non-compliance with retraining requirements, Glasgow Licensing Board has just issued a very useful clarification of their posi...

08 Dec 2014

Powers of Entry Code of Practice issued today

Last week we reported that the ‘Powers of Entry Code' will come into force in 2015. The Code of Practice document has been issued today (the previously issued document was a draft Code only) and can be found here: 'Code of Practice - Powers...

02 Dec 2014

Powers of Entry Code to come into force in 2015

We previously reported in June that the Government was seeking to introduce the Powers of Entry Code 'this year'. However, the Home Office has now announced that it will not be introduced until 2015. With regards implications for Licensing A...