Derecho de licencias
Licencias de alcohol, entretenimiento, taxis y juegos de azar.
Introducción
El derecho de licencias regula las autorizaciones necesarias para vender alcohol, ofrecer entretenimiento y otras actividades reguladas.
Principios fundamentales
Licensing Objectives — All licensing decisions must promote four licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm.
Premises Licence — Required for premises used for the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment, or late-night refreshment. Applications are made to the local licensing authority.
Personal Licence — Required by individuals who authorise the sale of alcohol. Obtained from the local authority after completing a licensing qualification. Lasts indefinitely.
Temporary Event Notices — Allow licensable activities at unlicensed premises for up to 168 hours (7 days), up to 499 persons, up to 15 TENs per year per premises.
Representations and Reviews — Responsible authorities and 'other persons' can make representations against licence applications or request reviews of existing licences.
Gambling — The Gambling Act 2005 regulates commercial gambling through a licensing system administered by the Gambling Commission and local authorities.
Leyes clave
Licensing Act 2003
Gambling Act 2005
Casos principales
R (Daniel Thwaites plc) v Wirral Magistrates' Court
[2008] EWHC 838
Escenarios comunes
Applying for a premises licence for a new pub
Submit an application to the local licensing authority with an operating schedule, DPS details, and a plan. Advertise the application for 28 days. If no representations are received, the licence is granted as applied for. If representations are made, a hearing is held.
Neighbour complains about noise from a bar
The complainant can make representations to the licensing authority requesting a review of the premises licence. The review hearing may result in conditions being added, modification of hours, or revocation of the licence.