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...
Health research beggars belief
Study being used as platform for campaign against licensed premises
Fancy accepting an invitation to take part in a research experiment? It simply involves offering to...
‘Interim recall’ needs revisited
Current situation in Glasgow sheds light on a weakness in legislation
It’s impossible to recall a licensing ruling that has generated so much controversy.
A couple...
More legislative twists on horizon
Further changes are expected as the latest Bill heads for the finish line
First there was the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, laden with over 30 sets...
U-turn on members’ clubs on horizon?
“Aforgotten scandal” – that was Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) chief executive Paul Waterson’s blunt description on the abject failure of the Licensing (Scotland)...
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...
Battle over adult clubs on the way
Scottish Government’s proposals could face legal challenge
SANDRA White has demonstrated really remarkable tenacity in her crusade against lap dancing clubs.
For over ten years the...
Know the score on drinks promos
Some deals are acceptable under law, others are a step too far
It’s a full five years since the first controls on alcohol promotions were...
Health report was far from definitive
Recent publication from AFS was well put together but flawed
“A STATEMENT of the bleedin’ obvious” – that was a short and simple ‘tweet’ verdict...
Consolidation of legislation needed
Failure to comprehend the law could land operators in trouble
IMAGINE a criminal trial where it seemed no one in the court knew the law...
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Jack Cummins
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