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Stay correct on Test and Protect

It looks like a very straightforward requirement. Hospitality businesses are now under a legal obligation to collect customers’ contact details to support the NHS Test and Protect service

No clear end to forecourt debate

Recent judgement on garage licensing was welcome but it may not be the last word IT’S all about just a handful of words A few expressions...

Coronavirus: D-day for defaulters

The small minority of licensed outlets that defied the Scottish Government’s order to close could find themselves facing sanctions sooner than expected

A polite nudge on gaming machines in pubs – follow the rules!

The Gambling Commission and local authorities can visit undercover to check on pub puggie compliance

Cafe culture gets tangled up in red

Glasgow’s approach to pavement licensing is increasingly bureaucratic The growth of so-called ‘café-culture’ in Glasgow was a major boost for the city and its economy. Substantial...
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Factors to consider to ensure licensing compliance in outdoor areas

"As a licensing solicitor, I get an upsurge in compliance issues that track the mercury rising! Here are my top tips to ensure you are covered for summer..."
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Legal Q&A

Jack Cummins is one of Scotland’s leading licensing lawyers. Every month he writes on licensing law and answers readers’ questions in SLTN. Click on questions...
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Alcohol arguments are a familiar story

Campaigns bear more than a passing resemblance to anti-tobacco tactics
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Policies split on late-night hours

Aberdeen and Glasgow have very different ideas on closing times
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Delivery drama is nothing new

Latest controversy shines light on the murk of Scottish licensing “A FUNDAMENTAL game changer in licensing regulation terms” – that was the dramatic verdict of...

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Jack Cummins
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Niall Hassard
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Andrew Dowson
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