Legislation
Government announces consultation for Gambling Industry Statutory Levy
17 October 2023
The Government launches its consultation on the introduction of a statutory levy for gambling operators
SEV
Sexual Entertainment Licence Variation granted despite objections
13 October 2023
Cheltenham strip club plans approved by council licensing committee - as reported by the BBC
Licensing hours, Temporary event notice
Will you need a TEN if England progresses through the upcoming ICC Men’s India Cricket World Cup?
06 October 2023
The semifinals are 15 & 16 November and the final is 19 November, all with an 8:30am GMT start time
PA news
Poppleston Allen continues to hold top spot as most ranked licensing firm by The Legal 500
03 October 2023
The firm strengthens its already leading position with addition of licensing solicitor, Suraj Desor
Licensing hours
Playing by the rules
12 September 2023
Millions of people wanted to watch the match live, many of those down at the pub.
Podcast
PA podcast: Listen to associate solicitor, Natasha Beck, discuss the right to refuse entry/service
23 August 2023
A deeper understanding of your right to refuse entry and service on your premises
Legislation
Government backtrack on the Worker Protection Bill
22 August 2023
The Bill will no longer re-introduce employer liability for the harassment of employees by third parties
Gambling
Analysis of DCMS Consultation on online slots stake limits
17 August 2023
DCMS published their first consultation outlining proposals for the introduction of a maximum stake limit for online slots games
Legislation, Pavement licence
Government extends fast track licence scheme for yet another year
14 August 2023
Extension to allow time for permanent changes under the Levelling Up Bill to take effect
Gambling
Analysis of the Gambling Commission’s consultation on changes to the LCCP, RTS and regulatory panel arrangements
11 August 2023
This includes the somewhat controversial financial vulnerability check requirements, Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards, and arrangements for Regulatory Panels.
Gambling
Analysis of the recent DCMS consultation on land-based gambling
07 August 2023
This is the first of three articles analysing the GC and DCMS consultations following on from the long-awaited White Paper
Martyn's Law
Home Affairs Select Committee says Martyn’s Law “Not fit for purpose”
27 July 2023
Cross-Party Report expresses concerns about draft Terrorism Bill