An occasion for the law to change
New moves could help prevent abuse of occasional licences .
There’s no sense to ad ban calls
Arguments to ban alcohol advertising are based on flawed logic
A COUPLE of weeks ago a report by a ‘virtual expert group’ published by Alcohol...
‘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...
Health objective: fit for purpose?
A decade after the new Act one of its foundations is still weak .
Whisky scribe pens a new pocket guide
Master of Malt John Lamond’s latest book is a mini-celebration of whisky from around the world
AN appreciation of whisky from around the world forms...
Tempestuous times ahead for boards
Aberdeen licensing board’s bold policy on overprovision ended up in a ditch a few months ago – and now it seems odds on that...
Alcohol levy is a flawed plan
Long-mooted tax is another example of political gouging
Industry needs a seat at health table
Alcohol companies shouldn’t be barred from publicly-funded events
"Taxpayer pays for international temperance shindig” – Christopher Snowdon from the Institute of Economic Affairs didn’t miss...
PLH mess didn’t have to happen
The current renewals uncertainty could easily have been avoided .
Advice needed on policy
Licensing boards could use some guidance from Holyrood, say lawyers
FURTHER guidance from the Scottish Government on licensing policy would help create a fairer and...