New drug rape test criticised by ACPO
26-Jul-2004
A new test that protects drinkers from drug rape has been criticised by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).The Drink Detective will be...
Licensees warned over couple banned from all UK pubs
27-May-2004
Licensees are being warned not to serve a couple who have been banned from every pub in the UK.Robert George Hughes, 37, and wife Lisa, 38, of...
Treat rogue pubs 'like crack houses' says Blunkett
11-May-2004
Home secretary David Blunkett has urged police and councils to tackle rogue pubs with the same vigour that is being used to shut crack houses.Mr...
Legal advice: Combatting crime and disorder
02-Apr-2004
How will the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy work to combat crime and disorder in practice?By David Clifton of thePublican.com's team of legal...
Fixed pricing set for OFT approval'
25-Mar-2004
by The PMA Team The Office of Fair Trading is set to approve minimum pricing schemes in Middlesbrough and Bournemouth, according to Bar Entertainment...
Man jailed for life after pub killing
25-Mar-2004
A man has been jailed for life for stabbing to death an 18 year old in a pub toilet after England's World Cup victory over Argentina. Thomas...
Let's hope police use footie closures wisely
18-Mar-2004
Ever since the man on the white horse at Wembley, police and soccer crowds have been inextricably linked in my mind. There was for many years a...
Licensee's fury at police handling of pub strip incident
03-Mar-2004
A Northamptonshire licensee has blasted the local police over an incident involving a stripogram in his pub.Max Course, licensee of the Cock at...
Pubs in confusion over cannabis law
22-Jan-2004
Publicans are on their own when it comes to dealing with customers lighting up cannabis joints on their premises.There is widespread confusion over...
Unlimited outrage
21-Jan-2004
A call for changes to the drink-drive rules has angered rural publicans, especially as this year's figures were an improvement on previous...
Police shut down Brum club
15-Jan-2004
Police have used their powers under the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 to close a Birmingham nightspot, the Plazza Café in Lozells Road,...
Drink-drive limit cut fear for rural pubs
08-Jan-2004
Rural pubs are facing another blow to business after a leading police officer called for drink-drive limits to be reduced.Chief Constable Richard...
Paid for policing issue raised by top cop
16-Dec-2003
A leading police officer has again questioned who should foot the bill when extra police are needed to control alcohol-fuelled violence and...
Police on murder trail
11-Dec-2003
Four people arrested in connection with the murder of a man at a Cambridgeshire pub have been released without charge. Peter Stone, 37, died last...
Voters will have a say on pay-for-policing
04-Dec-2003
Tony Blair has pushed pay-for-policing back on to the political agenda in his newly launched "Big Conversation" initiative, which gives the public a...
Licensees told: 'pay for police'
20-Nov-2003
A new pay-for-policing scheme to help fund community police officers has raised fears of more costs being forced on to the pub trade.Home secretary...
Man on trial for murder
06-Nov-2003
A fatal stabbing in a Stoke-on-Trent pub has resulted with a man being charged with murder. Paul Hopewell, 44, of Biddulph, is accused of killing...
Smoke clears as police warn that cannabis is still illegal
17-Sep-2003
Publicans have been reminded that if they allow any customers to smoke cannabis on their premises they are breaking the law.New police guidelines...
Plan for hosts to fund police is nail in coffin'
24-Jul-2003
by Claire Hu Licensees in Bradford say proposals to charge pub and club operators for extra police officers as a condition of planning consent would...
Slain host's family plea
10-Jul-2003
The family of a landlord who was murdered during a raid on his pub has appealed for help in catching his killers, on what would have been his 60th...
Play safe with DJs and PELs
15-May-2003
QWould a single DJ, who works in my bar up to the end of normal permitted hours, need a public entertainment licence (PEL)? AIt is probable that a...
Beware of final notice scam
01-May-2003
QWe have received a "final notice" demand from the Data Protection Agency asking for £95, plus VAT, for registration of our pub under the Data...
MP calls for drop in drink-drive limit
26-Mar-2003
Liberal Democrat MP Don Foster is calling on the government to drop the drink-drive limit to bring it into line with the rest of Europe. Mr Foster...
Crimes and punishments as proposed in the new Licensing Bill
13-Mar-2003
Offences and penalties you may face in the futureby David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson...
Pubs adopt drug testing
27-Feb-2003
Licensees in at least half a dozen police forces across the country are co-operating with police and allowing drug tests to be carried out on...
BBPA attacks police fee plan
13-Feb-2003
The trade has hit out against suggestions that it should fork out to cover the cost of drink-related crime.According to speculation, Home Office...
Police probe pub raids
30-Jan-2003
Police are considering possible links between a series of raidsat Whitbread pubs nationwide. In the latest robbery, at the Clock Tower, Donnington,...
Bedsafe hopes to cut alcohol crime
23-Jan-2003
Licensees in Bedford have set up a working group in a desperate bid to curb alcohol-related crime.The initiative titled "Bedsafe" calls for...
Pubs warned after attacks
24-Oct-2002
A city's licensees have been urged to be vigilant following a spate of terrifying attacks on pubs in the Coventry area. Coventry Licensed Victuallers...
'We need outdoor events' say Brighton licensees
02-Aug-2002
Brighton licensees held a meeting yesterday (Aug 1) to discuss the way forward for local tourism after the Fat Boy Slim concert.Since the concert...
Out on the town
08-May-2002
Jackie Annett takes to the streets of Manchester to experience first hand a Friday night shift with the city's policeIt's a Friday evening and I've...
Pub attack leads to security warning
17-Apr-2002
Publicans have been warned that leaving their doors unlocked before opening time makes them a prime target for thieves.The warning follows a case in...
Fight for licensing reform gains police backing
15-Apr-2002
Police have once again put their weight behind the fight for licensing reform, saying it is the only way to deal with alcohol-related violence.A...
Using the force
21-Mar-2002
The Government wants extra night police to reduce alcohol-related crime. Jackie Annett asks if this is the answer and, if so, who should pay for...
Trade delight as drink-drive limit plans are overturned
21-Mar-2002
Fears that the drink-drive limit could be lowered have been put to rest by the Government.The DTLR said this week it will not be going ahead with...
Licensees' fury at proposed tax bills
14-Mar-2002
The trade is up in arms at news that licensees could be asked to fork out thousands of pounds in extra taxes. Middlesbrough council is planning to...
Publicans urged to remain vigilant over drug use on premises
04-Feb-2002
Publicans are being urged to be as vigilant as ever in spotting and eradicating drug use on their premises, despite a relaxation of laws surrounding...
Trade fears over pub closures by police unfounded
09-Jan-2002
Trade fears that police would use new powers to close hundreds of pubs over the festive season have so far proved unfounded.The Association of Chief...
Police reform is 'scandalous'
06-Dec-2001
Industry slams voluntary White Paper proposal to pay for officersThe trade is outraged over Government plans to ask licensees at late-night venues to...
Trade anger over B&B closure row
04-Dec-2001
Licensees of pubs offering bed and breakfast are furious that they may have to turf families and children out onto the streets in the middle of the...
New noise law may shut pubs unfairly
26-Nov-2001
Lawyer warns of potential problems from residentsPubs could be closed down unfairly for noise pollution under new legislation, according to a leading...
Casetclosed - police will soon have the power to close bars on the spot
14-Nov-2001
by David Clifton, one of thePublcian.com's legal experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonAs you read this it should only be a matter of days...
Licensees pay for extra beat officer to cut late-night crime
07-Nov-2001
Trade leaders have warned that licensees could end up paying a "levy" to cover the cost of policing, following the launch of a new scheme in...
Pub cannabis use to be discussed
26-Oct-2001
Trade leaders have demanded a meeting with the Home Office and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to discuss cannabis use in pubs.They...
The wild West End
13-Sep-2001
With the police struggling to control the rise in drunkenness in London's West End, tough measures have been announced. Jackie Annett reportsDrunken...
Trade welcomes revised crime bill
05-Jul-2001
Guidelines to Criminal Justice and Police Bill accepted by trade leadersThe Home Office has released a draft version of the guidelines accompanying...
Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 - The Essential Guide
11-Jun-2001
What is the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001?It is a new Act of Parliament introducing wide powers to deal with disorderly conduct caused by...
Legal advice: police objections to licence extensions
22-May-2001
Inconsistent licence extensions have sparked controversy says thePublican.com's legal adviser, David Clifton.Reading the Sunday papers, a headline on...
Crime Bill gets the green light
17-May-2001
Parliament passes controversial Criminal Justice BillThe controversial Criminal Justice and Police Act, which has been slammed by the trade for its...
