Scotland

08 Feb 2023

Aberdeen Consult on Relaxation of General Extension Policy

Aberdeen Licensing Board have launched a consultation in relation to any dates in 2023 that “may be suitable for the grant of a general extension for events of a local or national significance. This would include potential dates within the f...

24 Jan 2023

King Charles' Coronation

For the first time in many people’s lives, we will see a King’s Coronation, with the Coronation of His Royal Highness King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort taking place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, London. ...

17 Jan 2023

Scotland Issue New Guidance to Licensing Boards

Following on the updated Guidance issued for England and Wales, the Scottish Government has also issued revised guidance to their Boards. The new Guidance can be found here 'Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 section 142: Guidance for Licensing Boards...

06 Jan 2023

Scotland - Glasgow to open until 1am?

Licensing in Scotland is controlled by the licensing Boards who set the local licensing policy, which includes prescribing the hours which can be applied for in their area. Glasgow currently has prescribed hours which for the majority of operators...

14 Dec 2022

Scotland - Get Me Home Safely Campaign

Glasgow City Council has passed a motion requiring hospitality businesses to provide free and safe transport home for late-night workers after 23:00. The motion passed unanimously at a meeting on the 8th of December and will apply to all new lice...

09 Dec 2022

Police Scotland have found no evidence to support a surge in claims of spiking by injection

It is reported by the BBC that At a Scottish Police Authority (SPA) meeting held this month, police chiefs were told that between the 12 month period of 1 October 2021 and 30 October 2022, there had been 150 people come forward saying they could h...