Licensing
New development in the digitisation of proof of age identification for alcohol sales
In the latest development in what has been a long running area for discussion, this being the use of digital technology in proof of age identification for the sale of alcohol, the Minister of State for Alcohol, Policing and Fire Mr. Chris Philp ha...
Bingo in pubs and clubs - Gambling Commission Advice
The Gambling Commission are reporting an increase in the number of queries about bingo events being held in pubs and clubs, often regarding operators who organise events across GB. As a reminder of the regulatory requirements the Commission have s...
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Potential Temporary Event Notice Oportunities For Sporting Events and Bank Holidays During 2024
As 2024 has well and truly commenced, now is a good time for hospitality businesses to start planning for the up-and-coming year, specifically in identifying events and occasions that may require a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). We have created the...
Pints of wine...fizzy or still!
The Government announced over the Christmas period (27th December) that a new 568ml size is to be authorised in pubs, clubs and supermarkets for still and sparkling wine. This has received some significant publicity as this equates to a pint measu...
Updated Licensing Act section 182 guidance
As part of measures recently announced by the Home Office to tackle drinks ‘spiking’, an updated version of the Statutory Guidance guidance under s.182 of the Licensing Act 2003 has now been issued. The updated guidance now includes s...
Possible change to Licensing Hours Orders
A Private Members’ Bill, introduced by Emma Lewell-Buck MP, has been laid before Parliament. The Bill, the full text of which is not currently available, seeks to make it so that Licensing Hours Orders (relaxations of hours for special occa...
Updates to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
You will no doubt be aware that all personal licence applicants must disclose any unspent relevant convictions on their application paperwork and the Police may object to such application if they feel the granting of the licence would undermine th...
Institute of Licensing contact Minister over worrying lack of progress on gov.uk forms
The Institute of Licensing (The IoL) and the National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers (NALEO) have submitted a joint letter to Jeremy Quinn MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office, regarding the worrying lack of progress in determini...