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B.O.G.O.F.

- 12 January 2012

  In April 2012 some of the 'new' Mandatory Conditions will be 2 years old (particularly those relating to irresponsible drinks promotions).  As with any precocious 2 year old, the proud parents are waiting for things to get interesting as the conditions 'find their feet'. The Industry as...

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Summary Review - Interim Steps Continue or Not? - Breaking News

- 20 December 2011

We have periodically come across issues in relation to summary review proceedings and the vexed question of whether interim steps ordered by a Licensing Sub Committee as part of the summary review proceedings continue beyond the final hearing, or until the end of the 21 days in which an appeal can be...

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Early notice of consultation on AWPs and stakes and prizes

- 06 December 2011

Periodically our news items converge between our two main areas of expertise...liquor licensing and gambling! This is one such occasion. The Government has announced a review into stakes and prizes for Gaming Machines and has specifically contacted trade bodies involved in the licensed trade...

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Diamond Jubilee - proposed licensing relaxation - update

- 05 December 2011

We have previously reported on a proposed relaxation in licensing hours on the occasion of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. See link. This consultation has now closed and we await a decision on what relaxation will ultimately be allowed.  The consultation itself proposed an extension...

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