Licensing law

Pubs code adjudicator Paul Newby 'pubs code is not failing'

11-Sep-2017 By Claire Churchard

With just a year under its belt, the pubs code still has a lot to prove. The Morning Advertiser talks to pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby to find out why the legislation is making so many people frustrated and what he can do, and is doing, about...

Barman receives disciplinary action for writing 'lesbians' on receipt

31-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A barman of a Welsh holiday park’s on-site pub has received disciplinary action after printing the word “lesbians” on a gay couple’s receipt.

APPG set up to probe illicit trade

25-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

MPs will investigate illicit trade across a range of sectors, including alcohol, as part of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) formed to push the problem up the political agenda.

Trade responds to airline's alcohol limit call

15-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

The trade has underlined the need for the responsible sale of alcohol and action against drunken airline passengers in response to tough suggested limits on sales at airport bars and restaurants by Ryanair.

Legal

How to avoid £150 fine for trading outside

24-Jul-2017 By Poppleston Allen

Following national reports of a 5-year-old girl receiving a £150 fine for trading on the street in Mile End, east London, The Morning Advertiser's legal experts Poppleston Allen advised operators on outdoor trading.

On-trade serving 1 in 4 teens alcohol without asking for ID

30-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Operators sold one in four teenage mystery shoppers alcohol without asking for proof of age in 2016, according to new data.

Seaside town will not introduce blanket glassware ban

29-Jun-2017 By Michelle Perrett

East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) has denied accusations it was considering banning all glasses from premises in Skegness.

Public Health England publishes findings on ‘theoretical public health licensing objective’

26-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Health bosses have claimed that a public health licensing objection could play a “positive role”, despite objections from industry bodies.

Pub forced to make changes to 'self-serve wall'

19-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

A pub that allows customers to pour their own pints was forced to make changes after being told it was in violation of licensing laws.

MA500: Licensing Act changes - what are the odds?

09-Jun-2017 By Claire Churchard

The House of Lords select committee laid out its proposals for a “major overhaul” of the Licensing Act 2003 in early April.

NHS pressures ‘could be reduced’ by shorter trading times, claims IAS

31-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Pressure on ambulances, emergency departments, hospitals and the police could be “eased” if pub trading times were reduced, a study of licensing laws has claimed.