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Licensing - Summary Review |
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Since October 2007 it has been possible for police to take unilateral,
summary, action against licenced premises. The police can now make
an application to a licensing authority for the review of a premise’s
licence, and ask for ‘interim measures’ to be taken – all without having
to give notice of the application to the licence holder. All that is required
is that a police officer completes a notice certifying that in his opinion the premises are associated with serious crime, serious disorder, or
both.
As a result of that notice, the LA can take interim steps, pending
any review hearing (eg suspend the licence, remove the designated
premises superviser, ban the sale of alcohol, modify the conditions).
Moreover, the LA is required to make a decision in relation to the interim
steps within 48 hours.
Those interested in licensing, betting and gaming are referred to a new
edition of the excellent Licensing Practice and Procedure by Kevin M Pain
(Callow Publishing; 9th edition; £49.50). The title is now somewhat
misleading, since it is now a comprehensive guide to betting and
gaming, as well as licensing. Highly recommended. © Practical Lawyer
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March 2008 |
