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New Scottish Alcohol Bill passes first key vote

- 23 June 2010

The Scottish Government's plans to tackle alcohol-related violence and health problems in the country has seen the Scottish Alcohol Bill pass its first parliamentary hurdle. This was not without incident though as although MSPs voted for the principles of the Bill, an amendment was passed calling on...

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Jonathan Hyldon reviews the law on 'irresponsible drinks promotions' in Scotland

- 10 June 2010

With the increasing pre-occupation with the new mandatory conditions - and particularly irresponsible promotions - south of the border, we should not overlook the position in Scotland where mandatory conditions, including some in relation to irresponsible drinks promotions, came into force with the commencement...

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Glasgow - Toughened Glass Campaign for Pubs

- 07 May 2010

On Thursday 29 April, Strathclyde Police, together with the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, Glasgow Late Night Operators Association and the Clerk to the Glasgow Licensing Board launched an initiative to encourage licensed premises in the city to utilise only toughened safety glass in their premises...

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Edinburgh Licensing Policy - Update

- 29 April 2010

  The policy of the Edinburgh Licensing Board, as set out in their Policy Statement of 26th November 2007, is that the opening hour for premises should be 10.00 am for off-sales (as is the Scottish Law) but for on-sales, 09.00 am seven days a week.  At a hearing of the Edinburgh Board, which...

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