Licensing
Alcohol Strategy - Latest Government Announcement
Following a question raised by Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe in the House of Lords regarding effective strategies for dealing with alcohol abuse during the course of 2020, the government via the Minister of State for the Home Office has said that the...
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Digital PASS
PASS, the provider of age verification documentation for those individuals aged over 18 is consulting as to the implementation of a digital system which will be displayed on the individual’s phone as well as or in substitution for physical p...
75th Anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day – Government announce Plan to Extend Licensing Hours in England and Wales
We have previously reported on the Governments plans to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE day. However this year also marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day. Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 allows the Secretary of Stat...
Government Confirm Pub Hours extended to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day
We previously reported the possibility of extended hours to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day this year. Past national occasions where the government has extended licensing hours have included the Royal Wedding in 2018, the Queen’s 90th b...
Best Bar None - Winners Announced
As previously reported, the Best Bar None, national awards were presented at the House of Lords on Tuesday 4th February 2020. Sheffield won best overall scheme, Bolton was named most innovative and Cumbria scooped best new scheme. Sheffield late...
Penalty for being drunk while in charge of child.
Today’s National press reported on a decision taken by a manager at a leading National pub chain to put a poster up in the venue which has attracted a lot of attention. The manager in question placed a notice in their prem...
Euro 2020 - start planning ahead
On Friday 12th June 2020, the Euros 2020 will kick off in Rome. England and Wales will both be competing with Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland also hoping to be present if they can navigate the tricky road of the play offs. Wit...