Local Authority Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing

The Licensing Act 2003 makes fundamental changes to liquor and entertainment licensing law, shifting responsibilty for issuing licenses from magistrates to Local Authorities, and also changing the conditions for approval. This is a detailed guide to this new alcohol and entertainment licensing regime, providing a practical tool for navigating its complexities and putting them into practice. * Sets out the new approval procedures * Explains the new conditions for approval - and how they have changed from before * Focuses specifically on the changes brought about by the new Act rather than licensing matters more generally * Includes relevant text of the Act cross-referenced to commentary on the main changes