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Miscellaneous posts by a licensing lawyer
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.
Reading Decision in Full
Uber driver found not guilty of plying for hire. No decision on lawfulness of Uber app.
Uber driver: Plying for Hire
Uber driver acquitted of plying for hire – Court fails to address whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.
Uber Licence Appeal
Uber Appeal Decision: Senior District Judge gives Uber a licence for a limited ‘probationary’ period of 15 months.
Cross Border Hiring
Cross border hiring is not always lawful. Operators who undermine local licensing control risk losing their licences.
FOBT stake to be reduced
The Government has announced that the maximum stake on FOBT terminals is to be reduced from £100 to £2.
Uber lose Brighton Licence
Uber lose a third PHV licence. Brighton and Hove. Not fit and proper to hold a PHV operator’s licence.
Maximum FOBT stake
Gambling Commission recommend maximum FOBT stake for roulette should be set “at or below £30”
Uber withdraws appeal
Uber Britannia Limited withdraws appeal against the refusal by York Council to renew its PHV operator’s licence.
Minimum Unit Pricing
Welsh Committee hears that minimum unit pricing (alcohol) could cause some to turn to drugs as a cheaper alternative.
To crack a nut
Government publishes minor amendment to the Guidance Notes accompanying the application form for a change of DPS.