Portman Group: Alcohol-related crime figures 'meaningless'
07-Mar-2002
The Home Office and the police have been strongly criticised for quoting inaccurate and misleading crime figures on alcohol-related disorder in...
Licensees urged to take action on foot-and-mouth compensation
04-Mar-2002
Licensees who suffered financially as a result of foot-and-mouth disease are being urged to join a group action against the Government.The legal...
Newcastle ban on street-drinking after drunken disorder
28-Feb-2002
Revellers in an up-market area of Newcastle are to be banned from drinking in the streets after a flood of complaints about drunken disorder.The ban...
Noise ban threat lingers on
28-Feb-2002
The threat of noise legislation is still hanging over the trade despite a partial victory in Europe.Although threatened amendments to proposed noise...
Police pay plan under fire
22-Feb-2002
Licensees have been urged not to sign up for new schemes aimed at forcing them to pay for extra police officers.Following the launch of funding...
No licence to thrill
21-Feb-2002
Jackie Annett says pubs may not be allowed to open early for England's World Cup matchesThe 2002 World Cup kicks off in Japan and South Korea this...
Guide to help licensees cope with safety laws launched
18-Feb-2002
A new book for licensees aimed at tackling the red tape surrounding health and safety laws has been launched.The Federation of Licensed Victuallers...
Parliament is free to tackle licensing, says Howells
14-Feb-2002
The Government has pledged to renew efforts to speed licensing reform through Parliament after freeing up the legislative timetable.Dr Kim Howells,...
National forum will tackle trade's crime problems
04-Feb-2002
A national forum for security managers in the pub industry has been set up to look at the trade's problems with crime.The British Beer and Pub...
Mounted police patrols to tackle drunken disorder in Newcastle
30-Jan-2002
Licensees in Newcastle have welcomed plans for mounted police patrols to help reduce the level of drunken disorder.The city is bidding for the title...
Scottish licensees urged to help stamp out binge drinking
23-Jan-2002
Licensees in Scotland are being urged to promote sensible drinking as part of a major new campaign to stamp out excessive alcohol consumption among...
Licensing reform bill is 'vital', says Howells
21-Jan-2002
It is vital that a licensing reform bill is included in the next Queen's Speech, according to licensing minister Dr Kim Howells.Speaking on the Pub...
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...
Late licences - the options for opening a little later than the norm
28-Nov-2001
The Government is still committed to licensing reform - but until it becomes a reality, what are the options open to a licensee who wishes to stay...
Chorion takes on Westminster City Council in late-night licensing row
23-Nov-2001
Westminster City Council and bar operator Chorion have gone head to head in a heated debate on late-night licensing.Speaking at the Business in Sport...
Police back sale of cannabis in pubs
19-Nov-2001
Police, courts and drug care workers are backing calls for cannabis to be sold in pubs.A survey of police forces, courts, probation officers and drug...
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...
Edinburgh's staggered licensing hours under attack
13-Nov-2001
The much-vaunted staggered licensing hours in Edinburgh's city centre have come under attack from residents and police in the popular Grassmarket and...
Howells: fighting against move to local authority licensing control is futile
09-Nov-2001
Licensing minister Dr Kim Howells has warned trade campaigners they are fighting a losing battle against plans to move licensing control to local...
Regular exercise can bring real benefits for licensees
31-Oct-2001
Regular exercise can bring real benefits - but for a busy publican the hardest thing may be finding the spare time for it in the first place, says Dr...
Trade fears mount over licensing hours on Jubilee weekend
04-Oct-2001
Trade leaders have warned that licensing hours may restrict celebrations planned for the Queen's Golden Jubilee next year.Ministers have approved...
London council consults locals on late-night licensing
03-Oct-2001
Camden Council in London has launched a consultation asking local residents and businesses for their views on late-night licensing.The initiative,...
Redundancy from a legal point of view
02-Oct-2001
With recession looming, redundancy may become inevitableby David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team from London solicitors Joelson...
Crackdown on crime - a new report aims to tackle alcohol-related crime
20-Sep-2001
by David Clifton, one of thePublican.com's legal team of advisors from London solicitors Joelson WilsonThe National Association for the Care and...
Countdown to New Year licensing hours
14-Sep-2001
Once again New Year licensing hours remain uncertainby David Clifton, one of thePublcian.com's legal experts from London solicitor Joelson WilsonSo -...
Licensee takes action in wake of foot-and-mouth
04-Sep-2001
A licensee whose business was so badly affected by foot-and-mouth disease that he was forced to give up one of his pubs, is fighting back.Terry...
Westminster Council hits back at licensing criticisms
03-Sep-2001
Westminster City Council has defended heavy criticism that it is preventing the growth of entertainment in the city by refusing new applications for...
Licensing control set to go to councils
30-Aug-2001
Government pledges commitment to licensing reform White PaperThe Government has confirmed its intention to transfer licensing control to local...
Sunday Licensing - The changes
09-Aug-2001
by David Clifton and Suzanne Davies, members of thePublican.com's legal team from solicitors Joelson WilsonDeregulation (Sunday Dancing) Order 2000...
The Licensing White Paper - A Guide
07-Aug-2001
by David Clifton and Suzanne Davies of thePublican.com's legal team from solicitors Joelson-WilsonThe White Paper: "Time for Reform: Proposals for...
New campaign to tackle drink-related crime in Bristol
06-Aug-2001
Discouraging binge drinking and creating a safer city centre environment are part of a new campaign set up to tackle drink-related crime in...
Isle of Man: Extended hours legislation brings drop in crime
03-Aug-2001
Extending licensing hours in the UK could lead to a dramatic fall in alcohol-related crime, according to police on the Isle of Man.Arrests on the...
Health officials call for food licences for pubs
18-Jul-2001
Pubs may soon need an additional licence to serve food if the Government listens to calls from health officials.The news follows a Chartered...
An entertainment licence qualification is on the way
17-Jul-2001
by Suzanne James, one of thePublican.com's legal tem from London solicitors Joelson WilsonIn an attempt to assist licensing justices to determine...
Scheme to curb drunken violence reduces crime rate
09-Jul-2001
A new scheme in Manchester aimed at curbing drink-related crime and disorder has helped cut the crime rate by 8.5 per cent, according to...
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...
Back to square one for licensing reform
04-Jul-2001
The campaign for licensing reform has been dealt a blow by the Government. Caroline Nodder investigates the options open to the tradeTrade leaders...
Trade leaders meet minister to push for licensing reform
27-Jun-2001
Trade leaders have met with Kim Howells (pictured), newly appointed minister responsible for licensing, to urge him to help push reform through...
Tourism minister to be responsible for licensing
26-Jun-2001
Tourism minister Kim Howells has been given responsibility for licensing in its new home at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.Dr Howells,...
Licensing reform "to be shelved for at least two years
17-Jun-2001
The trade is reeling from the news that licensing reform could be shelved for at least two years.According to government sources, the Bill has been...
Report blames binge drinking culture for much crime and disorder
15-Jun-2001
Licensees should be made liable for injury caused by customers who have drunk too much in their pubs, according to a report by anti-crime charity...
Licensing to shift from Home Office to culture ministry
12-Jun-2001
Licensing control is to shift from the Home Office to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) under new Labour plans.The move came as a...
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...
Chorion celebrates licensing victory
07-Jun-2001
Late-night bar operator Chorion is celebrating an initial victory in its battle against Westminster City Council's licensing policy.The company...
Concerns mount over 'Draconian' Crime Act
07-Jun-2001
Fresh concerns have emerged over "Draconian" new powers for magistrates under the Criminal Justice and Police Act, which enables police to close pubs...
Kids TV music to combat crime
01-Jun-2001
The theme music from children's television programmes is the latest weapon in the fight against alcohol-related crime and disorder.Leicester Police...
Licensing reform group warned to drop protest
31-May-2001
Reform opposition could 'derail process', says BLRATrade leaders have warned campaigners to drop their opposition to licensing reform proposals given...
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...
Police given new powers in drugs crackdown
21-May-2001
Police have been granted tough new powers to arrest licensees of premises where customers are found to be taking or dealing in illegal drugs.This...