A song that’s tough to follow
There’s precious little good news around for the trade, but the reopening of music venues in level one and two areas has allowed a further easing of the so-called ‘music ban’ in hospitality premises permitted to serve alcohol indoors.
Footy booze ban is going nowhere
A recent licence ruling isn’t likely to bring alcohol back to grounds
Has Scottish football started a journey towards the return of alcohol to football...
Security steps are vital legal defence
London case shows trade can be sued by customers who are attacked on premises. A few years ago, Eddie Tobin, doyen of the Scottish late-night industry, called on operators to sue violent customers who put licences in jeopardy.
End of the road for forecourt ‘ban’?
by Jack Cummins
Latest consultation addressed issue of licensing shops at petrol garages
MANY licensed premises attract motorists but the Scottish Government, backed by some licensing...
Don’t fall into the offences trap
Past convictions can be a sticking point in applications
Yet more change is on the horizon
Forthcoming Licensing Bill set to bring raft of amendments
THE Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 was long past its sell-by date.
It had failed to keep...
Implementing performance management in Scottish hospitality workplaces
Guidance on how to structure and implement effective probation and performance management systems
Legal landslide is burying the trade
It’s become part of the landscape of running a licensed premises in Scotland: when it comes to licensing law, the only constant is change.
The...
Police should stick to remit on alcohol
Officers have adopted wider brief in recent years
TRADITIONALLY, the police have always played a central role in a licensing system with a focus on...
No universal ban on free alcohol
Not all promotions are restricted by Scottish Government legislation
AS operators devise their strategies to capture a share of the lucrative festive period market while...
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Niall Hassard
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