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Who picks up the tab? Costs in Licensing Appeals

- 31 January 2012

Recent reports have suggested that the case of R (on the application of NEWHAM LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL) (Claimant) v STRATFORD MAGISTRATES' COURT (Defendant) & MEHMET SARON (Interested Party) (2012) redefined the position as to costs and provides a shield to Licensing Authorities to act with immunity...

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Live Music Bill - almost there!

- 30 January 2012

The Live Music Bill has completed its consideration of amendments stage and will shortly obtain Royal Assent, at which point it will become the Live Music Act 2012. However, the soon to be Act will not come into force until secondary legislation is enacted. There is no official timetable...

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Tobacco display ban

- 26 January 2012

From 6th April 2012, 'large shops' in England, will no longer be able to display tobacco products to the public in England. It will be also be illegal to show (as well as sell) tobacco products to a customer under the age of 18 years who asks to see or to buy tobacco. Large shop means a shop with...

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Live Music Bill update

- 20 January 2012

The Live Music Bill has today completed its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons. The next step is for the consideration of any amendments before obtaining Royal Assent, dates for which have not been released yet. We will keep you updated and confirm as and when the provisions will...

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