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Journal of Licensing: Issue 38

March 2024

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Darkest before the dawn: a manifesto for the night-time economy Philip Kolvin KC

Taxi licensing: Licensing guidance for taxis and private hires is updated James Button

Improved coordination between gambling licensing and planning Charlotte Meller

Gambling licensing: Change on the way for gambling regulation Nick Arron

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

National conditions for private hire licences James Button

The interested party: LA2003 - Tinkering and training Richard Brown

Scottish law update: Alcohol advertising Stephen McGowan

Public safety and event management: Remotely piloted aircraft Julia Sawyer

Making our cities LGBTQIA+ friendly Alicia Souter

The challenges of short-term let licence applications in Scotland Lynn Simpson

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 37

November 2023

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Sweeping changes on the way for non-surgical cosmetics licensing  Sarah Clover

Taxi licensing: Remote private hire and hackney carriage activity  James Button

The public sector equality duty in the licensing context  Michael Feeney

Gambling licensing: DCMS consultations on gambling regulations  Nick Arron

The role of deterrence and sanctions in licensing  Philip Kolvin KC

Licensing and disciplinary law - perfect bedfellows?  Jeremy Phillips KC

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson

Make yourself known to one and all in all your dealings  Charles Holland

The interested party: Just how malleable are the 2003 licensing objectives?  Richard Brown

Public safety and event management: Hazard-spotting for risk assessments  Julia Sawyer

New ways of handling sensitive issues in licensing applications  James Rankin

Scottish law update: Minimum pricing - a fait accompli?  Stephen McGowan

The Kink Coalition  Leo Charalambides

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 36

July 2023

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Martyn’s Law: the Protect Duty  Jeremy Phillips KC & Jonathan Welch

Taxi licensing: Reforms to taxi legislation  James Button

The interested party: Assorted reflections  Richard Brown

Gambling and the statement of principles  Charlotte Meller

Two public law errors do not new SEV rules make  Josef Cannon & Ruchi Parekh

Opinion: From bar to Bar: the notorious case of the Porky Pint  Philip Kolvin KC

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson

Opinion: Don't underestimate the vital role of SAGs  John Newcombe

Gambling licensing: The White Paper - High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age  Nick Arron

Public safety and event management: Barriers and crowd control measures  Julia Sawyer

Remote Hearings are lawful...for now  Matt Lewin

'Fit & Proper person': taxi driver licence reviews  Professor Roy Light

Scottish law update: Planning changes boost Scotland's café culture  Lynn Simpson

Phillip's case digest  Jeremy Phillips KC

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 35

March 2023

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Common myths and misunderstandings about the 2005 Gambling Act  Jane Blade

Taxi licensing: Can a private hire firm have ‘taxi’ in its name?  James Button

The interested party: Revisions to the s182 Guidance  Richard Brown

Fundraising the right way at race nights and similar charity events  Chris Rees-Gay

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson

Lotteries - what are they and how are they regulated?  Richard Williams

Gambling licensing: DCMS inquiry into gambling-related issues  Nick Arron

Public safety and event management: How safe and secure is your premises?  Julia Sawyer

Violence against women and girls - an update on progress  Kirsty Tagg

Working together to make women safer at night  Jo Cox-Brown

Scottish law update: Alcohol advertising and promotion under threat in Scotland  Stephen McGowan

Case note: Penalties for gambling breaches: Daub Alderney Limited v Gambling Commission [2022] UKFTT 00429 (GRC)  Philip Kolvin KC

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 34

November 2022

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

Whose adult entertainment is it, anyway? Leo Charalambides

Taxi licensing: Plying and standing for hire finally settled - we think James Button

Licensing needs reforming says peers committee Sarah Clover

The interested party: The curious case of the off-trade extensions Richard Brown

Scottish law update: SEV licensing in Scotland Stephen McGowan

Reviews, fair hearings and appeal delays Gary Grant

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

Unwelcome signs in post-Covid hospitality regulation Sarah Clover

Public safety and event management: Gun safety Julia Sawyer

Cross-border hire – how local authorities can work together Mike Smith

Gambling licensing: The Gambling Review White Paper Nick Arron

Northern Ireland update: Changes for retailers in NI Orla Kennedy & Eoin Devlin

The principle of regularity – some reflections Michael Feeney

 

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 33

July 2022

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

The ethical social economy Philip Kolvin QC

Taxi licensing: Raising taxi and private hire standards  James Button

SEVs and the PSED  Jeremy Phillips QC & Michael Feeney

The interested party: Pavement licences and noise nuisance  Richard Brown

Scottish law update: SEVs, alcohol advertisements and new licensing boards  Stephen McGowan

Case note: Cross border hiring Gerald Gouriet QC & Leo Charalambides

Opinion: SEVs deserve a fairer hearing Silvana Kill

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson

Public safety and event management: Will the updated PPE Regs affect you? Julia Sawyer

Taxi Licensing: new guidance on passenger contracts Neil Morley

Gambling licensing: Gambling Act 2005 review delay Nick Arron

Northern Ireland update: NI liquor licence renewals Orla Kennedy

Is tougher regulation of shisha premises on the cards? Richard Brown & Charles Holland

Case note: LA2003, data management and the ICO  Tony Ireland & Leo Charalambides

Phillips' Case Digest  Jeremy Phillips QC

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 32

March 2022

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Freeing up our crowded roads  Jamie Mackenzie

Taxi licensing: Private hire bookings – with whom are they made?  James Button

Opinion: Suspending driver licences  Andy Eaton

Anonymisation - a case study  Chris Grunert

The interested party: Alerting residents to licensing applications  Richard Brown

Countdown to calorie counting – new regulations to reduce obesity  Hannah Burton

Scottish law update: Law, regulations and guidance during coronavirus  Caroline Louden

Pubwatch - a valuable institution  Mark Worthington

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson

Time to regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures properly  Sarah Clover

Public safety and event management: Assessing the correct medical cover  Julia Sawyer

Northern Ireland update: Gambling laws in Northern Ireland to change  Eoin Devlin 

Gambling licensing: Gambling Commission to get tough  Nick Arron & Richard Bradley

Is it really unlawful to conduct licensing hearings remotely?  Charles Holland

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 31

November 2021 (Publication date 17th November 2021)

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Guest editorial Jeremy Phillips QC

Note from the Editor Leo Charalambides

The Global Nighttime Recovery Plan Philip Kolvin QC

Taxi licensing: Action against taxi licences James Button

Lawfulness of remote licensing hearings Michael Rhimes

The interested party: Pavement licensing and off-sales Richard Brown

Scotland’s public health objective Stephen McGowan

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

Opinion: Public health - a suitable objective for England and Wales? Gary Grant

Northern Ireland update: Licensing law change Orla Kenney & Eoin Devlin

Public safety and event management update: Safety of outdoor heaters? Julia Sawyer

Protecting staff as the UK hospitality sector reopens Hannah Burton

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update: Gambling ten years on... Nick Arron

Swinger clubs – how best to minimise potential harms Professor Sarah Kingston

A cautionary tale for developers and planners Peter Rogers

Law update: Weddings & civil partnerships Ifsa Mahmood

Directory

 

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 30

July 2021

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

No sex discussions please, we’re British  Leo Charalambides & Charles Holland

Taxi licensing: Waiting or standing for hire – it makes all the difference James Button

Covid and the curious case of the organised pseudolegal commercial argument litigants  Sarah Clover & Constanze Bell

The interested party: Remote hearings re-visited  Richard Brown

Councils need to wake up to their public sector equality duty responsibilities  Leo Charalambides

Scottish law update Michael McDougall

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

Northern Ireland update: Reform of licensing laws  Eoin Devlin & Orla Kennedy

What is a 'table meal'?  Richard Brown

Public safety and event management update: CO2 monitors  Julia Sawyer

Third party costs: a cautionary tale  Sarah Clover

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update  Nick Arron

A new approach to licensing hemp  Gary Grant & Leo Charalambides

Phillips’ case digest  Jeremy Phillips QC

Book Review: Club Law and Management, Second Edition  David Lucas

Directory

 

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 29

March 2021

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Foreword  Daniel Davies 

Editorial  Leo Charalambides 

Legal Challenges to Coronavirus Regulations  Sam Karim QC 

Taxi licensing: 45 years on  James Button 

The Weddings Law consultation paper  Leo Charalambides 

Gambling licensing: Regulatory system comes under new scrutiny  Nick Arron 

Appeals and non-payment of court fees: a solvable problem  Gary Grant 

Scottish law update: Challenges to the Scottish Covid-19 legislation  Michael McDougall 

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson 

The interested party: Timing is everything  Richard Brown 

Transport Secretary’s July 2020 Guidance does a disservice to officers  Charles Holland 

Public safety and event management: Safe use of lasers  Julia Sawyer 

Agent of change tiger bites  Sarah Clover 

Case Note: ECJ Kanavape  Piers Riley-Smith 

Book review: Paterson's Licensing Acts 2021 

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 28

November 2020

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Beyond regulation  Philip Kolvin QC

The interested party  Richard Brown

UK Immigration from 2021: what consequences for licensing  Constanze Bell

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update  James Button

Contact tracing: licensing is on the data protection front line  Matt Lewin

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson

Public safety and event management update  Julia Sawyer

Covid-19 and the sale and supply of alcohol  Charles Holland

Insolvency and the Licensing Act 2003  Ben Williams

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update  Nick Arron

Case Note: Toilets in takeaways  David Lucas

Book review

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 27

July 2020

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Re-thinking CCTV in licensed premises  Matt Lewin

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update  James Button

Gambling in pubs  David Lucas

Public safety and event management update  Julia Sawyer

Licensing of street tables and chairs  Gareth Hughes

The flaw in Lucy’s Law  Sarah Clover, Piers Riley-Smith and Julia Bradburn

Institute of Licensing News  Sue Nelson

Cometh the hour, cometh the councillor  Philip Kolvin QC

The interested party  Richard Brown

A mellower form of cannabis legislation  Gary Grant and Michael Brett

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update  Nick Arron

Scottish law update  Caroline Loudon

Discrimination and statutory appeals  Charles Holland

Opinion: The need for two licensing committees  James Button

Opinion: NEXSTART – hospitality’s relaunch campaign  Sarah Clover

Phillips’ Case Digest  Jeremy Phillips QC

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 26

March 2020

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

The A - Z of TENs: what happens if you only go from A - B? Paul Henocq

Statement regarding the Scrap Metal Dealers Association & the National Metal Agency  IoL & others

Tango in the night Julie Tippins

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update James Button

CBD: regulatory straitjacket meets light-touch enforcement Leo Charalambides & Michael Brett

Public safety and event management update Julia Sawyer

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

The future of cannabis licensing for recreational use Gary Grant

Scottish law update Michael McDougall

Open justice, agenda papers and the Licensing Act 2003 Charles Holland

The interested party Richard Brown

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update Nick Arron

Book Review

Book Review

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 25

November 2019

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

Costs protection in public law David Matthias QC & Charles Streeten

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update James Button

A little knowledge need not be a dangerous thing Ben Williams

The interested party Richard Brown

Making licensing accessible for communities Paul Duffy

Cost-benefit analysis result will not please every local authority Sarah Clover

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update Nick Arron

PSED & licensing: the next frontier? Matt Lewin & Ruchi Parekh

Can sense be made of fee regimes? Charles Holland

Public safety and event management update Julia Sawyer

Local authorities should discern the true outcome of Hemming Charles Streeten

Scottish law update Michael McDougall & Leo Charalambides

Case note: Aldemir v Cornwall Council Charles Holland

Book review

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 24

July 2019

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

Public nuisance in licensing John Fitzsimons and Josef Cannon

Partnership approach to enforcement Clare Eames and Rebecca Cullum

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update James Button

The interested party Richard Brown

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

Soundscape and licensing - the best of both worlds? Lisa Lavia

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update Nick Arron

Public safety and event management update Julia Sawyer

dismissal of licensing appeals for non-compliance Gary Grant

Scottish Update Michael McDougall

Practice note: Surrendering taxi licences James Button

Phillips’ Case Digest Jeremy Phillips QC

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Journal of Licensing Issue 23

March 2019

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

The (underutilised) role of mediation in licensing Jeremy Phillips QC

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update [1] James Button

Who saves the saviour? Jon Collins

In praise of cross-examination Gary Grant

The interested party Richard Brown

Rethinking Welsh taxi licensing Tara O’Leary

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

Scottish law update Stephen McGowan

Bright line policies: the right to say no Philip Kolvin QC

When is an expert not an expert? When crime statistics are cited Sarah Clover

Gambling licensing: law and procedure update Nick Arron

Understanding how the costs system works Charles Holland

Public Safety: event management update Julia Sawyer

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update [2] James Button

Taxi licensing: law and procedure update [3] James Button

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 22

November 2018

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

The use and abuse of expert witness evidence in licensing  Charles Holland

Cumulative impact: controlling availability  Roy Light

Agent of change - it's here but what is it?  Freddie Humphreys

Night Lives - a new approach to licensing the night-time economy  Dr Henry Fisher & Matt Lewin & Professor Fiona Measham

Questioning the evidence base for vertical drinking  Dr Darren Baxter and Dr Jed Meers

How Guilford introduced its taxi livery policy - successfully  Mike Smith

Case note (Reading appeals UBER decision)  James Button

Opinion: Immigration and illegal workers in licensed premises  Gary Grant

Opinion: Agent of change - plus ca change?  Sarah Clover

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 21

July 2018

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

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

GDPR is here - are you ready?  Sam Karim QC & Hannah Price

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

Bright Lines? Absolutely  James Button & Stephen Turner

GDPR - a guide to getting it right  Sarah Meeten

GDPR and CCTV in taxis  Ben Williams

Phillips’ Case Digest  Jeremy Phillips QC

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 20

March 2018

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Foreword  Daniel Davies

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

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

Back to basics by Luke Elford

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

Animal welfare, human safety and zoo management  Ben Williams

Private hire operators and the Deregulation Act 2015  Roy Light

Music copyright, and how to get it right  Sarah Taylor

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

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

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 19

November 2017

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

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

Local gambling compliance and the Statement of Principles Rob Burkitt

Licensing Uber: where have we got to? Matt Lewin

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

Taxi licensing and the burden of proof Ben Williams

Phillips’ case digest Jeremy Phillips

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 18

July 2017

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

Licensing Act needs overhaul but problems only half diagnosed Jon Foster

The reform of summary reviews Gary Grant

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

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

Opinion: How very dare you Andy Eaton

Opinion: Some things should change Susanna FitzGerald QC

Opinion: Leave well alone Philip Kolvin QC

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

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 17

March 2017

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Foreword Daniel Davies 

Editorial Leo Charalambides 

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

Paterson’s Licensing Acts: a history Jeremy Phillips 

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

Taxi licensing: Proposed alterations to private hire licensing requirements James Button 

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

Public safety and event management: Must a theatre’s emergency lighting always be illuminated? Julia Sawyer 

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

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

Licensing: the European Union and Brexit Charles Streeten 

The interested party: House of Lords ponders over its licensing verdict Richard Brown 

POCA shocker: unforeseen effects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Charles Holland 

Gambling licensing: Changes to operating licence fees and the gaming machine review Nick Arron 

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

Opinion: Spinning a website Gerald Gouriet QC 

CGA Statistical Snapshot Paul Bolton

Book Review

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 16

November 2016

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

Risk: a game of strategy Philip Kolvin QC

Taxi licensing: Government grandstanding and a surprise move by DVSA James Button

Gambling licensing: Controls on machine location replacing primary gambling Nick Arron

Inheritance and development – reflections by the Chairman Daniel Davies

The interested party: How will the Lords pronounce on residents and the 2003 Act? Richard Brown

The Essence of an appeal Gary Grant

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

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

Proportionality and licensing  Charles Streeten

Public health focus: Evaluating the public health impacts of local licensing policies  Matt Egan

Public safety and event management: Be prepared for a storm  Julia Sawyer

Standardising local powers - Jeffrey Leib

Illegal workers and licensed premises: the latest update  Caroline Daly

CGA statistical snapshot: Pulling pints in the aftermath of Brexit - steady as she goes  Paul Boulton

Scottish law update: Overprovision - consultations, clarifications and cosmetics Stephen McGowan

Forster and the implications for planning and licensing changes  Charles Holland

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

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 15

July 2016

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

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

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Journal of Licensing: Issue 14

March 2016

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Foreword Daniel Davies

Editorial Leo Charalambides

Greyhounds, high rollers and poker aces by Susanna FitzGerald QC

My love affair with the IoL  Philip Kolvin QC

Much change north of the border  Stephen McGowan

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

Gambling licensing: Crime prevention, machine location and local enforcement Nick Arron

Taxi licensing: Important changes to taxi law bring some uncertainties James Button

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

A guide to applications in cumulative impact zones Niall McCann

Opinion: A dedicated follower of fashion Sarah Clover

Institute of Licensing News Sue Nelson

How it all started by Sue Nelson

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

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

The interested party Richard Brown

Public safety and event management review Julia Sawyer

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

CGA statistical update Paul Bolton

Book Review

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Journal of Licensing Issue 13

November 2015

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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

 

 

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Journal of Licensing Issue 12

July 2015

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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

 

 

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Journal of Licensing Issue 11

March 2015

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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

 

 

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Journal of Licensing Issue 10

November 2014

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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

 

 

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July 2014

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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

 

 

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March 2014

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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

 

 

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Journal of Licensing Issue 7

November 2013

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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

 

 

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Journal of Licensing Issue 6

July 2013

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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

 

 

 

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March 2013

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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

 

 

 

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Journal of Licensing Issue 4

November 2012

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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

 

 

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July 2012

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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

 

 

 

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Journal of Licensing Issue 2

March 2012

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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

 

 

 

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November 2011

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Foreword  Jon Collins

Editorial  Leo Charalambides

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

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