Resumen
The Licensing Act 2003 is the principal statute governing the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment in England & Wales. It established a unified licensing system administered by local authorities, replacing the previous magistrates' court licensing regime. All licensing decisions must promote the four licensing objectives.
Puntos clave
- Four licensing objectives: crime prevention, public safety, nuisance prevention, child protection
- Premises licence required for licensable activities (s.11)
- Personal licence required to authorise alcohol sales (s.111)
- Temporary event notices for up to 499 people, 168 hours (s.100)
- Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for alcohol sales
- Review of premises licences on application by responsible authorities or other persons
Partes y secciones
Historial de enmiendas
2011 — Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011
Gave licensing authorities and health bodies the status of responsible authorities, introduced late-night levy and early morning restriction orders.