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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.

Doctored Evidence, Impeachment, Deliberate or error?

Doctored Evidence?

It has been claimed that the Impeachment Managers doctored the evidence against President Trump.

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This is a roulette wheel.

Review of Gambling Act

A review of the Gambling Act 2005 is to be welcomed. But the scope of it is too narrow.

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Impeachment, President Trump, 25th Amendment

Impeachment or 25th?

Impeachment or 25th Amendment? An outsider’s look at the constitutional crisis in the USA.

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Amended Regulations

Coronavirus Regulations

The so-called ‘loophole’ for social clubs has been closed. Alcohol may only be served as part of a table meal.

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Non essential goods

Non-essential Guidance?

Liberty and the rule of law are surely worth something even in the face of a pandemic.

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non-essential goods

Covid-9 Restrictions Wales

It is perfectly lawful for supermarkets in Wales to display on their shelves birthday cards and other ‘non -essential’ items.

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Non-essential goods

Coronavirus Wales

It is perfectly lawful for supermarkets in Wales to display on their shelves birthday cards and other ‘non -essential’ items.

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TfL sits on fence Uber Appeal

Uber TfL Appeal

Uber Appeal. Transport for London sits on fence. Did not ask Judge to uphold its decision not to renew Uber’s licence.

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Uber wins appeal, Fit and proper person

Uber Wins Appeal

Uber has admitted its failings, apologised, and kept its London Licence. Judge says Uber is now fit and proper.

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House of Lords Select Committee Report on Impact of Gambling Industry

Select Committee Report

The Committee seeks “to address the misery that a gambling addiction can visit on individuals, their families and friends”

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