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Miscellaneous posts
Various articles covering all areas of licensing law and practice. Entirely personal commentaries about recent licensing news, alcohol & entertainment licensing, betting, gambling, the licensing of sex establishments (lap dancing clubs), taxis, PHVs - as well as miscellaneous topics such as cultural diversity, gentlemen's clubs, website tactics, and the battle between London's black cabs and Uber.
Procedural non-compliance
Non-compliance with statutory procedure did not prevent an application to licence a music festival being granted
Taxi Driver’s Licences
A licensee who applies to renew his licence before expiry can keep working pending determination of his application.
Victims of Problem Gambling
The harm done by problem gambling does not stay with the gambler: it has a wide reach.
Doctored Evidence?
It has been claimed that the Impeachment Managers doctored the evidence against President Trump.
Review of Gambling Act
A review of the Gambling Act 2005 is to be welcomed. But the scope of it is too narrow.
Impeachment or 25th?
Impeachment or 25th Amendment? An outsider’s look at the constitutional crisis in the USA.
Coronavirus Regulations
The so-called ‘loophole’ for social clubs has been closed. Alcohol may only be served as part of a table meal.
Non-essential Guidance?
Liberty and the rule of law are surely worth something even in the face of a pandemic.
Covid-9 Restrictions Wales
It is perfectly lawful for supermarkets in Wales to display on their shelves birthday cards and other ‘non -essential’ items.
Coronavirus Wales
It is perfectly lawful for supermarkets in Wales to display on their shelves birthday cards and other ‘non -essential’ items.
