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In this issue....

Good night? The future of the night-time economy by Sarah Clover

GDPR is here – are you ready? by Sam Karim QC and Hannah Price

The wide but often overlooked duties of council decision-making by Charles Holland

Bright Lines? Absolutely by James Button and Stephen Turner

GDPR – a guide to getting it right by Sarah Meeten

GDPR and CCTV in taxis by Ben Williams

Phillips’ Case Digest

In this issue...

Volunteering in the night-time economy: does it really help? by Jo Cox-Brown

Back to basics by Luke Elford

The Habitats Directive and the Licensing Act 2003 by Gary Grant and Charles Streeten

Animal welfare, human safety and zoo management by Ben Williams

Private hire operators and the Deregulation Act 2015 by Roy Light

Music copyright, and how to get it right by Sarah Taylor

Opinion: Drinking socially is good for us all by Lord Smith of Hindhead CBE

Opinion: The Lords report - not The End but The Beginning by Sarah Clover

In this issue…

Interim suspensions of taxi driver licences - still lawful? by Charles Holland

Codes of conduct for elected members’ behaviour set the tone by David Daycock

Local gambling compliance and the Statement of Principles by Rob Burkitt

Licensing Uber: where have we got to? by Matt Lewin

The Night Time Commission for London has a vital role to play by Philip Kolvin QC

Taxi licensing and the burden of proof by Ben Williams

Phillips’ case digest by Jeremy Phillips

In this issue…

House of Lords Select Committee Report – planning for the future? by Sarah Clover

Licensing Act needs overhaul but problems only half diagnosed by Jon Foster

The reform of summary reviews by Gary Grant

In-cab cameras – seeing and hearing is believing by Ben Williams

Carry on camping – site licences under 1960 caravan sites Act by Caroline Daly

Opinion: How very dare you by Andy Eaton

Opinion: Some things should change by Susanna FitzGerald QC

Opinion: Leave well alone by Philip Kolvin QC

Opinion: With all due respect, m’Lords…by Jeffrey Leib

In this issue....

Where there’s a will, there’s a way – the recovery of licensing costs by David Matthias QC and David Graham

Paterson’s Licensing Acts: a history by Jeremy Phillips

Banning third party sales of dogs – is the Government barking? by Sarah Clover with Paula Sparks and Sally Shera-Jones

One more round for minimum unit pricing of alcohol by Josef Cannon and Matt Lewin

Licensing: the European Union and Brexit by Charles Streeten

POCA shocker: unforeseen eff ects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 by Charles Holland

Case note: Ivey v Genting Casinos UK Limited T/A Crockfords Club by Charles Streeten and Oliver Lawrence

Opinion: Keeping the night-time economy fun and safe by Elaine Hindal

Opinion: Spinning a website by Gerald Gouriet QC

In this issue…

Risk: a game of strategy - Philip Kolvin QC

Inheritance and development – reflections by the Chairman - Daniel Davies

The Essence of an appeal Gary Grant

Cultural activity and inclusion – the case for a licensing objective - Tom Kiehl

Proportionality and licensing - Charles Streeten

Standardising local powers - Jeffrey Leib

Illegal workers and licensed premises: the latest update - Caroline Daly

Forster and the implications for planning and licensing changes - Charles Holland

House of Lords Select Committee, Review of the Licensing Act 2003 - IoL response

In this issue…

A practical approach to evidence and decision making - Leo Charalambides

The life of the lap-dancing operator - shed no tears - Ranjit Bhose QC & Josef Cannon

The IoL matters: my personal reflections - Jon Collins

Child sexual exploitation – the challenge for the hospitality industry - Tim Leeson

The 2003 Act: better for the trade than local authorities - Jon Foster

Reducing the harm of shisha smoking in Westminster - Richard Williams

Opinion: Legally illegal - Sarah Clover

Book Reviews (Off Limits by Stewart Gibson and The Licensing Act (2003): Its uses and abuses 10 years on by Jon Foster and Leo Charalambides)

Phillips Case Digest - Jeremy Phillips

Index of cases

In this issue....Greyhounds, high rollers and poker aces by Susanna FitzGerald QC

My love affair with the IoL by Philip Kolvin QC

Much change north of the border by Stephen McGowan

What does the future hold for the regulation of street collections? by Louis Krog and Alex Greaves

Alcohol - the other side of the story by Paul Chase and Susanna FitzGerald QC

A guide to applications in cumulative impact zones by Niall McCann

How it all started by Sue Nelson

Licensing and planning: integrating strategies, demarking boundaries by Stephanie Hall and Leo Charalambides

EU Court has not called last orders for minimum alcohol pricing by Josef Cannon and Matt Lewin

Opinion: A dedicated follower of fashion by Sarah Clover

Opinion: The Immigration Bill 2015-2016 – illegal workers and licensed premises by Caroline Daly

In this issue.... Personal reflections - twenty years on by James Button

How Cornwall Council reformed and simplified its business licensing services by Angie McGinn

Motorway pubs – should they really be there? I have my doubts by Dave Etheridge

Devolving taxi and private hire vehicle licensing powers to Wales by Matt Lewin

New Guidance on gambling for local authorities covers key issues by Rob Burkitt

Dodgy stats belie alcohol’s true value - they must be challenged by Kate Nicholls

My first licensing appeal - a public health off icial’s account by Chloe Dobson with Rachel Swindells

Case Note: Minimum unit pricing in Scotland looks a lost cause by Charles Holland

Opinion: Reading, fast and slow: another look at the last 10 years by Jon Foster

Opinion: Kafka and sex licensing by Gary Grant

In this issue....

IoL Guidance on Premises Licence Conditions out for consultation - Myles Bebbington, James Button, Gary Grant and Sue Nelson

Lesson from Rotherham - Philip Kolvin QC

The new Deregulation Act may help but could also hinder - Alex Greaves

Hemming: an IoL update - Louis Krog and Sue Nelson

Supreme Court overturns Court of Appeal in Hemming - David Matthias QC

Opinion: Raise a toast to the 2003 Act - Leo Charalambides and Charles Streeten

Opinion: A cull in police licensing officers is a short-sighted and retrograde step - Gary Grant

Case Digest - Jeremy Phillips

In this issue....

Hey Mr Tambourine Man – Camden wants to license you - Sandra Ballentine

Westminster City Council’s approach to developing an effective Statement of Principles for gambling - Kerry Simpkin

Understanding crowd risks in the licensing process - G. Keith Still

Testing the mettle of the new scrap metal regime - Matthew Stead

Street Traders and Pedlars – an update - Leo Charalambides and Charles Streeten

‘Hemming’ – the future of regulators’ fees? - Jeremy Philips

Opinion: Improving the system of appeals v 2.0 - Philip Kolvin QC

Opinion: Opening up the ability to close premises - Ned Westaway

In this issue....

The Licensing Act 2003 - a lamentable failure - Gerald Gouriet QC

Voluntary alcohol removal schemes - partnership rather than posturing - Shane Brennan

Street trading and pedlars - reform debate - Ben Williams

Entertainment licensing - a new regime in Northern Ireland - James Cunningham

When is it the right time for a licensing authority to consent or compromise a licensing appeal - Sarah Clover and Ian de Prez

The curious reluctance of the higher courts to resolve ongoing interim steps debate - David Matthias QC and Isabella Tafur

Opinion: Speaking time limits: the potential for injustice - Gary Grant

Opinion: Britains got talent - Andy Eaton

In this issue....

To err is human but is it legal? Funky Mojoe and procedural defects in licensing - Gary Grant

Spot the Ball - Susanna Fitzgerald

Licensing of pavements cafes - Claire McNally

The science of problem solving - Jane Blade

Licensing fees and how to set them - Ian Carter

Opinion: Fast food - to restrict or not to restrict? - Jin Lim and Shreya Bali

Opinion: The EMRO - not yet due to death row - Jack Connah

In this issue....

Improving the system of appeals - Philip Kolvin QC

Public Health Focus: Giving local people in Newcastle a voice - Liz Robinson

For the benefit of Mr Kite and his circus animals - Andrew Grimsey

Licensing Act 1964 v Licensing Act 2003 - and the winner is? - Jeremy Phillips

Partnership not penalties - Kate Nicolls

Opinion: It's good to talk across boundaries - James Cunningham

Opinion: Heat versus light in licensing hearings - Sarah Clover

Book Review: Patersons Licensing Acts 2014 - Josef Cannon

In this issue....

The Role of Public Health in Licensing - Rosanna OConnor

Sexual Entertainment Venues: policies and conditions - Dr Teela Sanders and Rosie Campbell

The Regulation of External Areas - Stephen Walsh

Minimum unit price is needed, it's wanted and it works - Sue Robinson

Liquor Licensing in Northern Ireland - Claire McNally

Does 93 Feet East put Oates 6 Feet Under? - Sarah Clover

Opinion: Betting Shops: the cumulative impact - Shannon Hanrahan

Opinion: Section 53C and Interim Suspensions - Rory Clarke

In this issue....

What is the right regulation for face to face fundraising? - Dr Toby Ganley and Ian Macquillan

Late Night Levieis and EMROs - a raw deal for hoteliers - Sandra Graham

Don't club the clubs - Stuart Moore

Fee setting post Hemming - Leo Charalambides

Human Rights and licensing - James Button

PASS steps up the battle for full acceptance - Kate Winstanley

Opinion: Section 53c and interim suspensions - Gerald Gouriet QC

Opinion: Mediation in licensing - Sarah Clover

In this issue....

Determining the appropriateness of Sexual Entertainment Venues - Professor Phil Hubbard and Dr Rachela Colosi

What control do licensing authorities have over betting premises? Part Two - Gerald Gouriet QC

Alcohol and the politics of moral certainty - Paul Chase

The application and enforcement of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 - Gemma Glanville and Chris Draper

Politics, policing and licensing: the impact of Police Crime Commissioners - Philip Kolvin QC and Rory Clarke

Opinion: Is such rudeness to lawyers really necessary? - Sarah Clover

Opinion: Summary Reviews - the imperative of judgement calls - Gary Grant

In this issue....

Clamping down, Chinese Walls and human rights - David Mathias QC

Simply Pleasure and the determination of licence fees - Philip Kolvin QC

Opinion: Information at a licensing hearing - to share or not to share? - Anthony Garnett

Mind the gap! Planning and licensing law - Ian de Prez

What control do licensing authorities have over betting premises - Gerald Gouriet QC

Opinion: More information please - Kate Nichols

Karaoke and the impact of the Live Music Act 2012 - Clare Eames

In this issue....

Dancer Welfare at Sexual Entertainment Venues - Dr Teela Sander, Rosie Campbell and Dr Phil Hadfield

What are the Licensing Objectives? The Scottish Perspective - Stephen McGowan and James Findlay QC

Street Pastors: Faith in Action - Cain Ormondroyd

Appeals from Licensing Authorities to Magistrates' Courts - Susanna FitzGerald QC

Is 'Appropriate' Necessary? - Philip Kolvin QC

Opinion: Just what was the hurry? - John Gaunt

Opinion: The Government Alcohol Strategy - Gary Grant

In this issue....

Amendments to the Licensing Act 2003: reform for reforms sake? - Gerald Gouriet QC and Gary Grant

The Metal Theft (Prevention) Bill - Aidan Briggs

We are on the road to nowhere - Andrew Eaton and Alan Tolley

How many is an audience in regulated entertainment - Colin Manchester

Cracking the whip on horse-drawn carriages - James Cunningham

The Licensing Authority as Responsible Authority - Jane Blade

Betting offices: are controls sufficient? - Philip Kolvin QC

In this (debut) issue...

Anatomy of the Live Music Bill - Andrew Grimsey

Opening hours - Philip Kolvin QC

Regulating the Regulators - Philip Preece

CCTV conditions and Data protection - Sarah Clover and Michael Kheng

Circus Animal Regulation - Elliot Gold

Anonymous witnesses and licensing committees - Gillian Crew

Opinion: Wither Higher Education Licensing Courses? - Professor Colin Manchester

Opinion: Member Training - Andrew Eaton