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The maps of the Olympic and Paralympic Route Networks are now available for download

The High Court has confirmed that false claimants in staged Road Traffic Accidents risk imprisonment (Maximum 2 years) for contempt in any hearings before the County Court where bogus claimants make false statements or fabricate evidence.

The Home Office has today launched the alcohol consultation.

The licensed trade will have just 6 weeks to convince Government that no further changes are needed.

 

Tattoos are thought to be more popular than ever, but some people are taking things into their own hands and tattooing themselves.

The Structural reform plans set out the top five departmental priorities.

 

Lord Redesdale has said the BBN scheme has done far more to reduce violence, encourage partnership and increase the quality of the late night economy than the Licensing Act.

The Home Secretary, announces that she is putting on hold the phased introduction of the vetting and barring scheme.

The Morning Advertiser gives a ‘heads up’ for licensees employing non-British staff for bar and catering work.

Newport council faces a £550,000 legal bill after losing a judicial review over its decision to introduce age restrictions on taxis.

The March 2010 BIS Services Directive update appears to have caused confusion.

The DCMS has announced its ministers’ portfolios today, giving the licensing brief to John Penrose.

Home Secretary Teresa May says a “complete review” of the Licensing Act is underway by the new coalition Government.

Philip Hammond has said he will ease pressure on the nations drivers, “motoring has got to get greener, but the car is not going to go away." 

Nick Jones, the Traffic Commissioner for the Welsh Traffic and West Midland Areas has released

Details of a recent decision of the Upper Tribunal (formerly the Transport Tribunal) involving ‘dry hiring’.  

The Guild of Master Victuallers’ (GMV) legal advisor Tom Henry has slammed the Mandatory Code guidance as “flawed” and “shoddy”.

The Bill received Royal Assent on 8^th April 2010 and brings changes to the Licensing Act and new powers to make early morning restriction orders.

The Home Office has produced guidance for local authorities carrying out their functions under the new provisions. It will also be of use to operators, police and the general public.  

 

The Equalities Act 2010 has now received the Royal Assent.

For details of how this will affect you please see the main story

Plans to make it easier for licensees to stage last-minute events are under threat.

The s.182 Licensing Act  Guidance has been revised to take account of the new mandatory conditions commencing on 6 April.

The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010. This Order shall come into force on 6th April 2010 other than paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Schedule which shall come into force on 1st October 2010.

England Only. Operators of greyhound racing tracks must obtain a licence from the local relevant authority.

Part 1 exemptions apply

In response to a report from the Health Select Committee,

the Government tells us drunkenness is a "subjective decision" that is "difficult to prove".

The LPHCA in London have now commenced a campaign in advance of the 2012 Olympics. The campaign "Time to Act" is aimed at ensuring countrywide that Events Management Companies and similar businesses only use licensed hire and reward vehicles and drivers to transport their patrons.

 

Late objections to premises licence applications will no longer be considered, following a landmark ruling last week.

LACORS has made available revised Test Purchasing Guidelines in the light of the new requirements and guidance relating to RIPA.

The National Limousine and Chauffeur Association has issued a Press release concerning PSV licences for small vehicles.

The National Limousine and Chauffeur Association has issued a Press release concerning PSV licences for small vehicles.

DfT has now published revised Taxi and PHV Licensing: Best Practice Guidance.

A taxi cab that runs on the latest hydrogen fuel cell technology is being developed with the aim of being ready for full road trials in time for the 2012 Olympics.

Members will have been following with interest the Pink Ladies Case in Warrington where drivers and vehicles were not licensed for Private Hire as the operation claimed to be a "travel club". Warrington BC maintained this was incorrect and in fact illegal.

 

The Private Members Bill, submitted by Lib Dem Peer Lord Clement-Jones, received its third reading in the House of Lords yesterday and will now pass to the Commons for debate.

Councils should be given "total control" over setting licensing hours in their area, says a group representing local authorities in London.

The Court of Appeal (Civil) on the 4th February 2010 reaffirmed the costs principles in Bradford MDC v Booth where a Council made a decision reasonably and fairly but that decision was later overturned in the courts.

 

The DfT has issued a written ministerial statement following the receipt of report into the impact of this provision of the Road Safety Act 2006

The new revised Criminal Procedure Rules were published today and made available on the OPSI website

The Two Strikes Underage Alcohol rule came into force on 29th Jan.

The new rule comes via the Policing and Crime Act and applies in England and Wales.

BTEC level 5 - Diploma in Management Studies 

We have had an overwhelming success with our bespoke Licensing BTECs, but now we are in the advanced stage of planning for the delivery of an eighteen month course for the above diploma starting in November 2010.