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Scotland - Minimum Pricing, in the Pipeline

- 02 September 2011

  Certain parts of the press have reported that talks are commencing at Holyrood regarding the possible implementation of minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland. This is a controversial topic but with the Scottish National Party winning a majority of 65/129 at the recent elections this allows (for...

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Scotland - just 40 days to go!

- 22 August 2011

A further reminder – if it is needed - that on 1 October 2011: Challenge 25 becomes mandatory for all licensed premises in Scotland.  Clearly this change needs to be briefed out to premises, with the introduction of new Challenge 25 signage and staff will need to...

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Scotland - Would it be impossible or simply inconvenient?

- 08 July 2011

  In a recent article published by the Scotsman it has been revealed that the Edinburgh Licensing Board are considering appealing the recent decision of the Court of Sessions concerning the licensing of garages, upon which we have earlier reported in our article "Ruling on Scottish petrol stations...

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Scotland - Reminder - Challenge 25 goes live on 1 October!

- 07 July 2011

As we indicated in our update of 15 March 2011 "Scotland - Upcoming Changes to the Licensing System", various changes to the Scottish licensing system go live on 1 October 2011 due to the implementation of the Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act 2010. All changes arising from the Alcohol etc. (Scotland)...

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