Enforcement
Underage Sales Prosecution
It has been reported that North Staffordshire Magistrates Court has issued fines and costs order against a licensee following a successful prosecution for underage sales, the total amount ordered to be paid being £5288.00 The premise was a ...
Gaming Machine Enforcement Visits
It is being reported that Licensing Enforcement Officers in certain areas are working closely with HMRC compliance Officers and the Gambling Commission to ensure compliance around Gaming Machine Duty and the required Permits/Notifications being in...
Retailers Praise Proposed Shoplifting and Assault Laws
The Federation of Independent Retailers has praised the new Government for reintroducing proposed legislation to protect shop owners and workers from thefts and attacks. The proposed legislation follows campaigning and concerns about increases to...
New Spiking Law to be announced in King's Speech
It is being reported that the new Labour Government is set to introduce a specific criminal offence relating to Spiking. The indication is that this will be announced in the King's Speech tomorrow as part of more than 35 Bills to be introduced. ...
Migration of Terrorist Threats at Venues during Ingress and Egress Guidance
The National Protective Security Authority has published new guidance on the Migration of Terrorist Threats at Venues during Ingress and Egress. The guidance aims to highlight the primary security concerns arising during the ingress and egress ph...
Two new white papers on Regulation
Earlier this month before the general election was called the Government published its “Smarter Regulation: One Year On – May 2024” which details new regulation initiative actions for the present and proposals for the future. The...
