Licensing
Covid 19 - Scotland Regulations issued 16th December 2021
Following on from the announcement by the First Minister earlier this week as to restrictions as a result of the increasing number of Omicron infections ,today we see the publication of the detail as to what is expected by the Holyrood. The regul...
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 will come into force at 6am on 15 ...
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Covid 19 - Staff requiring Covid Passports
Today 2 new guidance documents have been issued relating to the use of Covid Passports if approved by Parliament on Wednesday. The first is directed at the public and confirms when and how to use the Covid Passports: 'Using your NHS COVID Pass fo...
Prime Minister Announces 'Plan B'
In a Statement this evening, the Prime Minister announces that ‘Plan B’ would be implemented in England. Following the emergence of the Omicron variant of the Covid19 virus and evidence of growing cases in the UK, the Prime Minister a...
The Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021
In Northern Ireland, alcohol may only be sold to the public in licensed premises. The Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 specifies the categories of premises for which a licence may be granted. Private Members’ clubs which wish to suppl...
Security Industry Authority Check Compliance
Many licensed premises require under the terms of their licence the provision of Door Supervisors and it is a mandatory condition on all licences that:- Any person carrying out a security activity at the premises in accordance with conditions att...
High Court refuses permission to bring judicial review in premises licence transfer case
Under the Licensing Act 2003, a premises licence transfer is applied for by the incoming premises licence holder but the application ought to be accompanied by the signed consent of the current premises licence holder. However, a licensing author...
Covid 19 - Hospitality Spared
The weekend brought news of a new variant Omicron and the reinstatement of certain restrictions which will come into force on Tuesday at 4am. The requirements are set out in this document: Government takes decisive action against new COVID-1...